Trump Says Iran ‘Will Agree’ to Allow Weapons Inspections as Talks Advance
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is confident Iran will agree to international inspections aimed at verifying compliance with a new U.S.-Iran framework agreement, describing inspections as a critical test of Tehran’s commitment to preventing the development of nuclear weapons.
The comments come after intensive negotiations in Switzerland, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed in principle to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to return to the country. According to U.S. officials, the move would mark the first major inspection breakthrough since inspections were suspended during the conflict period.
Trump warned that Washington would closely monitor Iran’s compliance and said the United States would respond if Tehran failed to uphold the agreement. He reiterated that the central objective of the negotiations is ensuring Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
While U.S. officials described the talks as productive, Iranian officials have been more cautious, emphasizing that significant details still need to be negotiated before a comprehensive nuclear agreement can be finalized. Technical-level discussions are expected to continue in the coming weeks.