President Donald Trump said Monday that a potential agreement now under discussion with Iran would significantly outperform the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), sharply criticizing the earlier deal while outlining expectations for the new negotiations.

“The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA,” Trump wrote, describing the 2015 agreement as “one of the Worst Deals ever made” and asserting that it created “a guaranteed Road to a Nuclear Weapon.”

He emphasized that any arrangement currently being pursued would firmly block Iran from acquiring nuclear arms. Trump said the deal currently being worked on “will not, and cannot” allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

In the same message, Trump revisited financial criticisms of the JCPOA, pointing to $1.7 billion in cash transferred to Iran and claiming that the Islamic Republic received hundreds of billions of dollars under the agreement.

He argued that had he not withdrawn from the deal, “Nuclear Weapons would have been used on Israel, and all over the Middle East, including our cherished U.S. Military Bases.”

Trump added that a deal negotiated under his leadership would “guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else.”

The statement followed comments earlier in the day in which Trump said he still expects planned negotiations with Iran in Pakistan to move ahead, despite public signals from Tehran raising doubts about participation.

“We’re supposed to have the talks,” Trump told the New York Post, expressing confidence that the process remains intact and adding that he assumes “nobody’s playing games.”

He confirmed that Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner have already traveled to Islamabad in preparation for the discussions.

Trump also indicated he would consider direct engagement with top Iranian officials if talks advance, saying, “I have no problem meeting them.”

Reiterating the administration’s central demand, Trump said Iran must fully abandon its nuclear ambitions, declaring there “will be no nuclear weapon.” He added that Iran stands to benefit economically if it complies.

At the same time, Trump declined to elaborate on what actions the United States might take if negotiations collapse or Iran refuses to meet the conditions, saying only that the outcome “wouldn’t be pretty.”

A New York Post report cited earlier Monday indicated that Pakistani officials believe Iran may still join a second round of negotiations, despite earlier claims that it would not participate.

According to the report, Iran’s public position is being interpreted as a negotiating tactic aimed at gaining more favorable terms, while Pakistan is viewed by both sides as a trusted intermediary should talks proceed.

Uncertainty over Iran’s involvement persists as U.S. officials continue organizing for another round of diplomacy ahead of the approaching ceasefire deadline.

Channel 12 reported Sunday that recent discussions have centered on several possible components of a deal, including a 15-year suspension of uranium enrichment, converting existing uranium stockpiles into fuel, and establishing strict oversight of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The reported framework also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the conflict, withdrawing U.S. forces, and easing economic sanctions.

{Matzav.com}