Trump Iran Deal Details Revealed Ahead of Planned Switzerland Signing

WASHINGTON — Senior U.S. officials revealed key details of the proposed Trump Iran deal on Wednesday, offering the clearest picture yet of the agreement expected to be formally signed later this week.

The draft memorandum of understanding, which has not yet been publicly released by either government, outlines measures aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran while opening a new phase of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iranian officials also suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian could personally sign the agreement during a ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.

If completed, it would mark a historic moment in relations between the two countries, which have lacked formal diplomatic ties since the 1980 hostage crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Trump Signals Optimism but Leaves Room for Doubt

Speaking during the G7 summit in France, Trump expressed confidence in the agreement but acknowledged that negotiations remain unpredictable.

“You never know with deals, do you?” Trump told reporters. “But you’re going to find out pretty soon.”

The president described the memorandum as “very strong” but also warned that the United States could abandon the arrangement if it fails to meet expectations.

“It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs,” Trump said.

Agreement Opens New Nuclear Negotiation Period

Under the proposed framework, the war would end immediately while both sides begin a 60-day negotiation process focused on Iran’s nuclear program.

According to U.S. officials, Iran would agree to a new minimum standard for reducing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and reaffirm that it will never pursue a nuclear weapon.

Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear activities are intended for peaceful purposes.

The agreement does not permanently resolve the nuclear dispute. Instead, it establishes a timetable for future talks and allows the negotiation period to be extended if necessary.

Sanctions Relief and Oil Sales Among Key Concessions

One of the most significant elements of the Trump Iran deal involves economic relief for Tehran.

The United States would immediately issue waivers allowing Iran to resume oil exports while broader sanctions relief would be tied to progress in future negotiations.

Officials said Washington would move toward lifting some sanctions after the agreement is signed, with additional measures potentially removed later.

The arrangement goes further than some aspects of the 2015 nuclear agreement, which Trump withdrew from during his first term, calling it the “worst deal ever.”

The proposal also creates a pathway toward releasing frozen Iranian assets and potentially ending additional U.S. and United Nations sanctions, although details remain subject to future negotiations.

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Offers Economic Relief

The agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

Before the conflict, roughly one-fifth of global oil and natural gas shipments passed through the strategic waterway. Its closure contributed to higher energy costs and economic disruption worldwide.

Under the draft framework, commercial shipping would gradually return to prewar levels within 30 days.

The deal guarantees toll-free access through the strait for 60 days, while future arrangements regarding shipping fees would be negotiated separately.

Energy markets have welcomed the prospect of renewed stability in the region, with investors viewing the reopening as a positive step for global supply chains.

Lebanon Provisions Remain Sensitive

The agreement also includes provisions aimed at reducing tensions in Lebanon, where fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement intensified during the broader conflict.

According to officials familiar with the draft, the framework includes language supporting Lebanon’s territorial integrity and ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

However, questions remain regarding Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon.

Iran has argued that Israeli forces should withdraw, while Israel has repeatedly stated that it will continue operations necessary for its security.

The issue is expected to remain one of the most challenging topics during follow-up negotiations.

Political Debate Expected in Washington

The Trump Iran deal is likely to face intense scrutiny in Washington.

Critics argue that allowing Iran to resume oil exports before securing major nuclear concessions reduces American leverage. Others question whether sanctions relief should be granted before a final agreement is reached.

Supporters, however, point to the immediate economic benefits of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets for months.

As negotiators prepare for Friday’s planned signing ceremony, many of the agreement’s most important details remain unresolved.

The coming weeks will determine whether the memorandum becomes the foundation for a broader peace framework or another temporary pause in a long-running dispute between Washington and Tehran.