Trump Calls for Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement with Iran

The U.S. president proposes diplomacy while reintroducing a 'maximum pressure' campaign, leaving details and strategy unclear.

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on February 4 reinstating a 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, aimed at curbing its nuclear ambitions and regional activities.
Trump expressed a desire for a peaceful resolution, proposing a 'Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement' to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons while allowing the country to thrive.
The memorandum instructs U.S. agencies to enforce existing sanctions and consider measures like interdicting Iranian oil shipments, but lacks concrete new actions or strategies.
Iran has significantly advanced its uranium enrichment capabilities, with experts warning its breakout time for acquiring weapons-grade material is now measured in weeks, though weaponization could take over a year.
Trump dismissed rumors of imminent U.S.-Israel military action against Iran, emphasizing diplomacy over conflict, but divisions remain within Iran and the international community over the path forward.