President Donald Trump clarified Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final and said he would resume military strikes if he is not satisfied with the terms, according to Israeli media reports. Trump described the deal as "a wall against a nuclear weapon" and said he wants Israel to defend itself in Lebanon — but with discretion. A draft document published by Al Arabiya outlines a framework including an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, a final accord within 60 days, a $300 billion U.S. reconstruction plan for Iran, and the unfreezing of assets.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final and that he is prepared to resume military strikes if the terms do not satisfy him, according to Israeli media reports. Trump described the emerging deal as "a wall against a nuclear weapon" — a characterization The Zioneer first reported at 17:21 Jerusalem on Wednesday, after Trump made the remark in public comments. The president also said he wants Israel to defend itself in Lebanon, but with discretion. The remarks follow a day of multiple statements from Trump on the Iran file: at 13:56 Jerusalem, Trump had already warned in a series of posts and media interviews that the MOU is not final and that the U.S. would resume bombing if it fails to meet his standards. He claimed Iranians want to sign, said he spoke with Syria's leader about fighting Hezbollah, and noted the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened.
A draft of the MOU, published by Al Arabiya and cited in the Israeli reports, lays out a detailed framework: an immediate ceasefire across all fronts, a 60-day window to finalize a comprehensive accord, a $300 billion U.S.-led reconstruction program for Iran, and the release of frozen assets. The scale of the proposed reconstruction fund far exceeds earlier signals from the administration, including a smaller "Marshall Plan" concept and revenue-sharing demands that The Zioneer reported on June 9 and June 15. The draft suggests substantive negotiation is underway, even as Trump's public remarks keep military action as the central pressure tool.
What remains open: the public record does not show independent confirmation from U.S. or Iranian officials that the Al Arabiya draft reflects the current state of negotiation. Trump's hedging — calling the MOU not final while simultaneously discussing its terms — leaves the status of the framework unresolved. No administration official has commented on the draft's specifics on the record.
6 developments
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- DevelopingTrump, angered, says Iran is 'stalling' nuclear deal, threatens immediate attack
- ConfirmedTrump: Iran MOU to be signed imminently; technical nuclear talks to start immediately
- StrongTrump: Iran MOU has 60-day clock; warns US will resume bombing if no progress
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