Trump says Iran agreed to never build a nuclear weapon; Israel says it won’t be bound by the deal
Trump said Iran had agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, but Israel and regional experts warned the US-Iran MoU may not end the security crisis.
Trump said Iran had agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, but Israel and regional experts warned the US-Iran MoU may not end the security crisis.
Washington says a deal with Iran is nearing completion, but Tehran insists implementation of an initial understanding will determine whether a final accord is signed.
Washington has tied future sanctions relief to major Iranian concessions, while keeping diplomatic channels open amid continuing negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Marco Rubio used his India tour to reinforce Washington’s ties with New Delhi while speaking on Iran, Pakistan and cultural diplomacy during his Taj Mahal visit.
Trump said the US would not rush negotiations with Iran even as White House officials expressed optimism that a proposed agreement could move closer within days.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Indian embassy in Tehran is in constant contact with the Iranian authorities to resolve the matter.
Meanwhile, Iran has opened an investigation into the tanker as it alleged that the ship collided with a fishing vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest incident came as President Donald Trump insisted Friday that the US military had downed an Iranian drone that was threatening an American naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, despite denials from Tehran.
The US had told India and other countries to cut oil imports from the Gulf nation to 'zero' by November 4 or face sanctions.
The US on Monday imposed "the toughest ever" sanctions on a defiant Iran aimed at altering the Iranian regime's 'behaviour'.
