President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed not to develop, acquire, or purchase nuclear weapons, broadening the scope of a commitment that initially only covered development.

What the negotiations actually look like

Trump disclosed the agreement during a Fox News interview, framing it as a positive step in ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at reducing regional tensions.

Discussions have included potential pauses in Iran’s uranium enrichment activities lasting up to 15 years, a timeline offered by the Iranian side. Trump, for his part, expressed openness to a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program rather than demanding permanent cessation.

The talks have also touched on reopening the Strait of…