President Trump announces agreement with Iran after weeks of talks
President Trump stated that a deal with Iran is complete following weeks of negotiations. No text of the agreement has been released and details remain undisclosed.
pbs.orgThe announcement followed earlier statements by the president that a deal would be signed the next day, which Iran then denied.
Background to the announcement The two sides had exchanged threats and conducted limited strikes in recent weeks. Iran said the agreement represented a historic victory for its side.
Terms and next steps No text of the agreement has been released.
The president described the deal as a concept that would require 60 days of further talks to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Critics in Congress described the agreement as a surrender document. Street protests against the agreement have been reported inside Iran.
