Trump posted on social media Saturday that Iran's leaders "no longer want a nuclear weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement" [1]. The framework agreement reached between the United States and Iran leaves nuclear issues unresolved. Both sides expect to negotiate on nuclear matters for at least another 60 days [1].
Tehran said it is focused "entirely on an agreement to end the war" and has not yet "discussed any details regarding nuclear matters" [1].
The framework reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends hostilities. Nothing more [2].
what he promised
Three months ago Trump said the United States intended to "annihilate" Iran's military capabilities, abolish its nuclear ambitions, topple its theocratic leadership, and liberate its people [1]. One week after strikes started he said Iran's only path to a deal was "unconditional surrender" [1]. Last year he claimed Iran's nuclear program had been "obliterated" in U.S. strikes [1].
March 21: 48-hour deadline, threat to target the electrical grid and energy infrastructure [1].
At the start of the war Trump said the United States would accomplish its goals in "four to five weeks" [1]. The war lasted months. Thousands of Iranian civilians dead. Thirteen American service members dead [1].
what the framework does
It restores the prewar status quo on the Strait [1]. Shipping firms welcomed the agreement but said they would need more security guarantees before resuming transits [1]. Vessels are still stuck. Stalled traffic rattled the global economy; many ships remained in the Strait during the conflict [1].
The framework has not been publicly released [1].
The House voted 215-208 on Wednesday to direct the president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran [3]. War powers resolution to halt military action [3]. He kept going.
the mediator
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi had been mediating U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. He said he was "dismayed" that active negotiations were undermined [1].
At an emergency UN Security Council meeting Saturday afternoon, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the strikes were directed at dismantling missile capabilities, degrading naval assets, disrupting machinery that arms proxy militias, and preventing the Iranian regime from developing nuclear weapons [1].
The strikes Trump just ended were justified as targeting the nuclear program. The deal he just signed punts on the nuclear program.
the ally
Pakistan said the agreement will end "military operations on all fronts" [1]. Israel ruled out withdrawing from Lebanon [1]. Israeli officials have been defiant over the apparent inclusion of Lebanon ceasefire terms in the U.S.-Iran deal [1].
Trump announced a ceasefire that includes a front where the ally won't comply.
the victory lap
Trump told The New York Times his efforts had saved Israel from nuclear extinction [1]. On social media he said the agreement would "let the oil flow" and bring "Peace and Security to the whole Region" [1]. He claimed that "many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me" [1].
He compared the Iran war to his Venezuela operation: top leader removed, much of the rest of the government remained in place [1].
Trump traveled to France for the Group of 7 summit where he would meet with European leaders who have criticized his approach to the war [1]. He has been at odds with them over trade, Ukraine, and NATO. He lashed out in recent weeks over their refusal to support the U.S. war with Iran [1].
Centcom said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait "fell short or broke apart enroute" [1].
No casualties were reported [1]. The strikes came hours after the ceasefire announcement, raising questions about whether Iranian forces had received word of the agreement or were acting in defiance of it [1].
By Sunday morning, the oil had not yet started flowing.
