Trending Now - Trump Supports 20-year Iran Nuclear Freeze With Firm Guarantees

WHO:

BBC News - US President Donald Trump

The Times of Israel - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

WHAT:

BBC News - Trump stated that Iran must show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

The Times of Israel - Trump expressed he would accept a 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment by Iran if there is a “real” guarantee.

The Times of Israel - Trump mentioned that Iran has a stockpile of 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium.

The Times of Israel - Trump indicated that Iran had agreed to remove its nuclear stockpile but later reneged on that agreement.

The Times of Israel - Trump previously demanded that Iran permanently cease all enrichment and commit to never seeking nuclear weapons.

The Times of Israel - Trump stated, “WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM,” in a previous declaration.

The Times of Israel - Trump noted that he discussed lifting sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil and would make a decision soon.

WHERE:

The Times of Israel - Trump made his comments while speaking with reporters on Air Force One, departing from China.

The Times of Israel - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made statements in New Delhi.

WHEN:

The Times of Israel - Trump made his comments on a Friday following a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping.

The Times of Israel - Trump indicated he would make a decision regarding sanctions on Chinese companies over the next few days.

WHY:

The Times of Israel - Trump’s shift to accepting a 20-year suspension appears to be a response to ongoing negotiations and proposals from Iran.

The Times of Israel - Araghchi stated that Tehran has “no trust” in the US and would only negotiate if the US was serious.

HOW:

The Times of Israel - Trump indicated that he would reject any proposal from Iran that included nuclear elements he deemed unacceptable.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 23:18 UTC)

President Trump stated that Iran must demonstrate a "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and halting uranium enrichment, and he expressed willingness to accept a 20-year suspension of enrichment if there is a solid guarantee in place. While speaking to reporters on Air Force One after a summit with President Xi Jinping, Trump highlighted that Iran currently has a stockpile of 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium and noted that they had previously agreed to remove their nuclear stockpile but later went back on that promise. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking from New Delhi, emphasized that Tehran has "no trust" in the U.S. and would only engage in negotiations if they believe the U.S. is serious.