U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Iran has not agreed to allow inspections of its nuclear facilities or to cease uranium enrichment, despite ongoing diplomatic and regional developments.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump emphasized that while he believes Iran’s nuclear capabilities have suffered permanent setbacks, there remains a possibility that Tehran could restart its nuclear program elsewhere.
“Iran has not agreed to inspections. They haven’t agreed to stop enrichment either,” Trump said during the in-flight press briefing.
“We believe we’ve dealt a significant blow to their nuclear infrastructure, but that doesn’t mean they can’t try to start again in another place.”
Nuclear Concerns Remain High
Trump’s remarks reflect continued U.S. skepticism toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions, even as tensions have temporarily de-escalated following a recent U.S.-led ceasefire initiative between Israel and Hamas. Concerns remain within Washington and Tel Aviv that Iran may still be pursuing nuclear weapons capability, despite denials from Tehran.
Upcoming Talks with Netanyahu
President Trump also confirmed that the issue will be a key agenda item when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday.
“We’ll be talking about Iran, absolutely. There’s no question about it,” Trump said. “Iran remains a major concern, not just for the U.S., but for our allies in the region.”
The meeting is expected to cover a range of Middle East security topics, including Iran’s influence in the region, nuclear activity, and the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Background: Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran has long insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, while the United States, Israel, and Western allies have accused Tehran of secretly advancing toward weapons-grade uranium production.
The 2015 Iran nuclear deal — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — placed limits on Iran’s enrichment levels and allowed for international inspections. However, the Trump administration withdrew from the agreement in 2018, re imposing sanctions and leading to increased tensions and reduced compliance from Iran.
Despite several rounds of indirect talks since then, no new agreement has been reached, and recent events have further complicated diplomacy.
Desert Feed will continue to provide updates on U.S.-Iran relations, nuclear diplomacy, and developments from the upcoming U.S.-Israel summit.
