Treasury official Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump will not make a bad deal with Iran [1].

The statement establishes the administration's baseline for diplomatic negotiations, signaling that any future agreement must prioritize the total removal of nuclear threats and the security of global trade routes.

Speaking at the White House, Bessent detailed specific requirements that the U.S. expects from Tehran [1]. He said Iran must turn over its highly enriched uranium and cannot pursue a nuclear weapon [1]. These demands aim to prevent the country from achieving nuclear capabilities, which the U.S. views as a critical security risk.

Beyond nuclear disarmament, Bessent emphasized the importance of maritime stability. He said the Strait of Hormuz has to be fully open [1]. This waterway is a vital artery for global shipping, and ensuring its accessibility is a primary goal of the administration's foreign policy.

"President Donald Trump will not make a bad deal with Iran," Bessent said [1].

The Treasury official clarified that the administration's approach is centered on these non-negotiable pillars. He said, "Iran must turn over its highly enriched uranium, they can't pursue a nuclear weapon, and the Strait of Hormuz has to be fully open" [1].

“President Donald Trump will not make a bad deal with Iran.”

This positioning indicates a 'maximum pressure' approach to diplomacy, where the U.S. leverages economic and political tools to demand comprehensive concessions. By linking nuclear disarmament with the openness of the Strait of Hormuz, the administration is tying regional security directly to global economic stability.