Iran pledges no use of nuclear weapons, NBC cites official

Iran pledges no use of nuclear weapons, NBC cites official

In a significant development, Iran has pledged not to use nuclear weapons, according to an official cited by NBC News. This commitment comes amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. The pledge was made during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday [1].

President Trump emphasized that Iran must cease its support for proxy groups such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen as part of any potential agreement. He reiterated that Iran "must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease pursuit of nuclear weapons" [1].

The U.S. and Iran have engaged in four rounds of talks since early last month, focusing on Iran's nuclear program. Trump has expressed confidence that a deal could be brokered but warned that the window is closing [1]. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright anticipates a deal with Iran by the end of the year, describing it as a "win-win" situation where Iran can engage with the global community and the region can thrive without the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran [1].

The pledge by Iran not to use nuclear weapons is a crucial step forward in the ongoing negotiations. However, the effectiveness of this pledge remains to be seen as it will be subject to verification and compliance measures. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation to ensure Iran adheres to its commitments.

References:
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-iran-nuclear-weapon-deal-middle-east-trip/
[2] https://www.mcall.com/2025/05/14/trump-mideast-visit-day-2/