21:38 - 17.06.2026
June 17, Fineko/abc.az. US President Donald Trump stated that the newly established memorandum of understanding with Iran is a highly powerful and comprehensive accord, forcefully rejecting characterizations of it being a "simple, two-paragraph text." Trump emphasized that the deal guarantees Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.
According to ABC.AZ, Trump made the remarks while addressing reporters ahead of his bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Leaders' Summit held in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Core Geopolitical & Economic Highlights:
The Iran Leverage Track: Trump detailed that the pressure campaign, which peaked with the elimination of Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani, structurally altered Iran's military capabilities, leaving its navy and air force largely neutralized and forcing Tehran to the negotiating table. He contrasted the new framework with the Obama-era JCPOA, which he terminated, describing the new pact as a legally tight deterrent.
The Venezuela Blueprint and Crude Extraction: Asserting US military dominance, Trump pointed to past actions in Venezuela, claiming operational success took "only 48 minutes." He noted: "Now our relations with Venezuela are great. We recovered the cost of the war 40 times over and extracted millions of barrels of oil."
US-India Energy Alignment & Strait of Hormuz: Trump praised PM Modi's leadership, opening the door for unconstrained energy and trade initiatives with New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, adding that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open remains "critically and fatally vital for the global economy." Modi also emphasized that securing global maritime trade routes is a paramount priority for the safety of thousands of Indian sailors deployed at sea.
