Washington, April 21, 2026 – The Europe Today: Donald Trump said on Monday that a new nuclear agreement currently under negotiation between the United States and Iran would surpass the 2015 deal in effectiveness, amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty and regional tensions.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that “the deal that we are making with Iran will be far better than the JCPOA,” referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the landmark agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program. He reiterated his longstanding criticism of the accord, which he withdrew from in 2018 during his first term in office, previously describing it as “the worst deal ever.”
The remarks come as concerns have been raised by political opponents and nuclear policy experts over the pace and complexity of the current negotiations. Observers have questioned whether a comprehensive and credible agreement can be reached within a short timeframe.
The evolving diplomatic efforts are taking place against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions, following a conflict involving the United States and Israel targeting Iran, which Trump has said was intended to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
With a two-week ceasefire nearing its expiration, uncertainty remains over the prospects for a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran, reportedly expected to be held in Pakistan.
Trump maintained that he was not under pressure to conclude the agreement, adding that developments would unfold “relatively quickly.”
The 2015 nuclear agreement, which involved major world powers including France, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and Russia, took nearly two years to negotiate, highlighting the complexity of reaching a similar deal under current circumstances.
