Trump Urges Iran Nuclear Disarmament Amid Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for Iran to completely abandon its nuclear ambitions, calling for a "real end" to the nuclear issue during his departure from the G7 summit. He indicated that Israel's military campaign against Iran is likely to continue and left open the possibility of sending envoys to meet with Iranian officials based on developments after his return. While Trump emphasizes a hardline approach, U.S. intelligence officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, maintain that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon and that the program was suspended in 2003. Trump’s administration notably withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, citing concerns such as sunset clauses, verification challenges, and Iran’s regional activities, which they believed the deal failed to adequately address. Following the withdrawal, the U.S. re-imposed economic sanctions intended to pressure Iran into renegotiating the deal and curbing destabilizing actions. This policy shift has had significant implications for global diplomacy and regional stability in the Middle East.