Trump says Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapon under the deal

Published June 16, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026 03:16pm

“Frankly the only thing that really matters to me is Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump says in a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

He added that the deal says “loud and clear” that Iran cannot buy, develop or acquire a nuclear weapon.

He warned that Iran would suffer “unbelievable consequences” if it acquires nuclear weapons in the future.

“That’s the reason I agreed to sign,” Trump said.

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