Wed Feb 05 23:24:17 IST 2025: ## Trump Advocates for Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement with Iran, Contradicting Recent Actions
**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump has called for a verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran, a stark contrast to his recent re-imposition of a “maximum pressure” policy against the country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed reports of imminent military action against Iran, stating he would “much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement” that would allow Iran to “peacefully grow and prosper.” He envisions a “big Middle East Celebration” upon the agreement’s completion.
Trump’s statement comes a day after he reinstated the maximum pressure policy, citing concerns over Iran’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons. This policy, which involves significant sanctions, directly contradicts his call for a peaceful agreement. During his presidency, Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a landmark nuclear deal, leading to a subsequent breakdown in negotiations.
Iranian officials have reacted to Trump’s statements. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the “maximum pressure” policy as a failed experiment, reiterating Iran’s denial of seeking nuclear weapons and emphasizing that preventing such weapons development is achievable. Iran’s nuclear agency chief, Mohammad Eslami, further reinforced the country’s commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. A long-standing fatwa from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also prohibits Iran from possessing nuclear weapons.
The conflicting signals from the former President highlight the ongoing complexities surrounding the Iran nuclear issue and the persistent uncertainty surrounding future US policy toward Tehran.
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