White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Tuesday that President Trump will never sign an agreement with Iran that does not serve U.S. national security interests, adding that he always puts America first. The statement comes amid ongoing nuclear talks and as Iran's Foreign Ministry separately declared its missile and defense capabilities are off the table in negotiations with any party.
The White House on Tuesday reinforced its hard line on Iran negotiations, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that President Trump 'will never sign an agreement that does not serve this country and our national security interests' and that he 'always puts America first.' The statement comes as nuclear talks continue, with the administration reportedly divided.
Separately, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei declared that Tehran's missile and defense capabilities will not be part of negotiations with any party, underscoring a key sticking point as the U.S. seeks to curb Iran's military power.
The Zioneer has previously reported on President Trump's sharp warnings regarding Iran, including his rejection of what he called leaked 'fake conditions,' and on bipartisan criticism of the emerging deal in Washington. The White House's latest public statement is consistent with its prior posture, first reported by The Zioneer earlier today, that an Obama-style deal is off the table.
3 developments
- StrongTrump says 'surface reports' that Iran deal is less restrictive than 2015 JCPOA
- DevelopingWhite House senior official estimates 85% chance of Iran deal, outlines terms
- StrongHegseth: key difference with Obama deal is Trump negotiating from 'position of strength'
- DevelopingIranian opposition figure assesses Trump's nuclear deal as personal victory over Obama, warns of 'Islamic Republic 2.0'
Source and signal
- Internal intake