Trump: If Iran Wants Trouble, Let it Pursue Nuclear Weapons

SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Iran agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, warning that any attempt to return to this path would lead to "new troubles."

Trump stated that the Iranians agreed in the recent understandings not to possess nuclear weapons, adding: "If Iran wants trouble, let it pursue nuclear weapons."

He also confirmed that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors would enter Iran "in due time," referring to the arrangements related to the oversight of the Iranian nuclear program following the recent understandings between Washington and Tehran.

Trump's comments come at a time when the United States and Iran are attempting to solidify the arrangements reached during the recent negotiations, which include monitoring measures on Iranian nuclear activities.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Bezhanian emphasized that Iranian defense capabilities are non-negotiable, asserting that the Iranian missile program was not part of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States "and will never be."

Bezhanian stated during a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad, that Tehran would not negotiate its defense capabilities with any party, considering that security and stability in the region should be based on dialogue and regional cooperation.

In a related context, Trump noted that oil prices are declining, amid improvements in navigation and energy supply conditions in the region following the U.S.-Iranian understandings.

Global markets have experienced sharp fluctuations in recent months due to the war and tensions related to the Strait of Hormuz, before prices began to decline as fears of widespread supply disruptions eased.

The issue of the Iranian nuclear program remains at the forefront of the files presented between the two sides, while Washington continues to emphasize the importance of international inspections, whereas Tehran insists on refusing any discussion regarding its military or missile capabilities.