White House Says US and Iran Reach Deal, Nuclear Programme to Be Dismantled

The White House has said Iran has agreed to a performance-based deal with the United States, requiring concessions from Tehran before it receives any sanctions relief.

A White House official said on Saturday that under the agreement, Iran’s nuclear material will be destroyed and removed, its nuclear programme will be dismantled, and “none of their money will be released until they meet their obligations.”

The official also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and Iran will agree to stop funding “terrorist groups.”

“This is what they have agreed to. This is a performance-based deal,” the official added.

In a statement on the US social media platform X, Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump “will deliver a good outcome, one way or another,” regarding Iran.

Vance said Iran “receives no cash upfront, and no funds are released simply for signing a deal or attending a meeting.”

“This deal is structured to ensure that the concerns of the US and its allies are prioritised, and if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and the entire region,” he said.

“This deal has the potential to transform the region and lead to lasting peace.”