Trump told Netanyahu he will insist any final Iran deal ends its nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he will not sign a final agreement with Iran unless Tehran dismantles its nuclear program and removes all enriched uranium from its territory, a senior Israeli official told AFP on Sunday. The assurance was given during a phone call between the two leaders on Saturday night.

What are Trump’s conditions for a final Iran nuclear deal?

Trump’s conditions are the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of all enriched uranium from Iranian territory. He told Netanyahu he will remain firm on both demands throughout negotiations and will not sign any final agreement unless they are met.

What did the Israeli official say about the Iran negotiations?

The official said the United States is keeping Israel informed about talks surrounding a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and about the path toward a final agreement on remaining disputed issues. The statement indicated that any framework deal would set the stage for a broader negotiation covering unresolved points between Washington and Tehran.

What did Netanyahu say about Israel’s freedom of action?

During the call, Netanyahu stressed that Israel would preserve its freedom of action against threats on all fronts, including Lebanon. Trump expressed support for that principle, according to the Israeli official. Netanyahu’s government has been reported to be seeking U.S. backing for a potential joint strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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