President Trump announced on Thursday that a ‘great settlement’ has been reached with Iran. After threatening serious military escalation earlier in the day, he called off scheduled bombings and said a final agreement could be signed as soon as this weekend in Europe. Iran has not yet confirmed the deal.

Details of the Agreement

The situation shifted quickly. Earlier on Thursday, Trump warned that the U.S. would launch ‘very hard’ strikes within hours and seize key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island. He later softened his tone during an interview on Fox News, questioning if America actually had the appetite for that level of conflict.

According to the president, the details of this agreement have been approved by a wide range of nations. He listed the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt.

A major focus of the settlement involves nuclear capabilities. Trump told reporters that Iran has agreed they will never have a nuclear weapon. While he acknowledged that some nuclear material is currently buried deep underground, he stressed that Iran will not purchase or develop any nuclear weapons in any shape or form moving forward.

Next Steps

Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Europe for the signing ceremony, as Trump stated he will not be attending. Once the documents are finalized and signed, the U.S. plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Until that happens, the president confirmed the naval blockade will remain in full force.

Despite the optimistic news from the Oval Office, tensions remain high on the ground. General Ali Abdollahi, a top Iranian military commander, issued a stern warning on Thursday. He stated that if the U.S. attempts any new attacks, Iran will deliver a harsher response than before, warning that the flames of war would become more widespread and far-reaching.

Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.