President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to enrich uranium as part of a developing accord between the two nations, while revealing unconventional proposals for military cooperation and shared economic control over a critical global oil passage.
In a detailed post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that the United States would work closely with Iran following what he characterized as a "productive Regime Change." He stated flatly, "There will be no enrichment of Uranium," and added that the U.S. would assist Iran in "digging up and removing" what he described as deeply buried nuclear material related to B-2 bombers, claiming constant surveillance by the Space Force has ensured nothing has been disturbed.
The president's announcement included that discussions about relieving tariffs and sanctions on Iran are underway, with many of what he called "15 points" already agreed upon. These comments follow his imposition of a two-week pause on U.S. military actions against Iran, contingent on Tehran opening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a 10-point proposal from Iran provided a "workable basis on which to negotiate."
Discrepancies in Public Statements
However, public statements from Iran and from Pakistan, which is mediating, made no mention of uranium enrichment limits. According to reports from Iranian state media, Tehran's 10-point plan focuses instead on maintaining its control over the Strait of Hormuz, securing a complete U.S. military withdrawal from the Middle East, and the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions. The Pentagon is expected to brief soon on the details of the fragile ceasefire.
In-person negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled for Friday in Islamabad. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that discussions about talks are ongoing but noted, "nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House."
Threats and a 'Joint Venture' Proposal
Trump's diplomatic overtures were preceded by severe threats. Earlier Tuesday, he warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight never to be brought back again" unless a "revolutionary wonderful" deal was reached, rhetoric that has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers. Senator Lisa Murkowski condemned the threat as unacceptable, and a House Democrat has even filed impeachment articles over the president's wartime statements.
In a significant policy shift, Trump told ABC News he is considering forming a "joint venture" with Iran to charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "We're thinking of doing it as a joint venture. It's a way of securing it — also securing it from lots of other people," he said, calling the concept "a beautiful thing."
The strategic waterway's closure by Iran over five weeks ago has severely disrupted global oil supplies, sending energy prices soaring. Iran has permitted only a limited number of ships to pass, often for a fee, which Trump previously framed as a goodwill gesture to prove Tehran's seriousness in negotiations. Reopening the strait remains a "very big priority" for the administration after a prior ceasefire proposal was rejected.
The unfolding situation places immense pressure on the NATO alliance, as Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with Trump amid concerns over regional stability. Furthermore, the president's aggressive stance continues to spark intense debate at home regarding congressional war powers and the administration's strategic direction, even as he bolsters his political support within the GOP.
