President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear-related deal with Iran will be signed within days to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons [1].

The announcement comes as the two nations navigate a volatile conflict. A finalized agreement would likely end a war that Trump said has lasted three months [1] and resolve critical maritime blockades.

Speaking at a U.S. media conference, Trump said the signing is expected to take place in Europe [2]. He said the deal is designed to ensure that "Iran will in no way, shape, or form have a nuclear weapon or purchase a nuclear weapon" [3].

Beyond nuclear proliferation, the president linked the settlement to the restoration of global trade. He said a great Iran settlement will trigger the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within days [4].

Financial incentives may play a role in the negotiations. Reports indicate the U.S. may grant Iran access to restricted assets valued at $16 billion [5].

However, the timeline provided by the U.S. administration is not yet mirrored by Tehran. A spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry said no final decision has been made on the deal [6].

This contradiction follows a period of instability where trade attacks have reportedly undermined a shaky ceasefire [7]. While Trump suggests a resolution is imminent, Iranian officials maintain that the terms remain unsettled.

“"Iran will in no way, shape, or form have a nuclear weapon or purchase a nuclear weapon."”

The discrepancy between the U.S. president's optimism and the Iranian foreign ministry's caution suggests a high-stakes diplomatic gap. If the deal is signed, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would alleviate significant pressure on global energy markets and shipping lanes, while the release of frozen assets would provide Iran with critical liquidity.