US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama, accusing his predecessor of effectively “bribing” Tehran through large cash payments as part of the deal.

Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, Trump claimed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) involved the transfer of billions of dollars to Iran, including USD 1.7 billion in cash.

Trump Targets Obama-Era Nuclear Deal

Trump alleged that the Obama administration had attempted to secure the agreement by transferring large sums of money to Tehran.

According to the US President, USD 1.7 billion in cash was flown to Iran aboard a Boeing 757, alongside billions of dollars in other payments.

He claimed the payment amounted to an attempt to “bribe” Iran into accepting the agreement, which he has long criticised as one of the worst deals negotiated by the United States.

President Claims Iran Mocked Obama

Continuing his criticism, Trump alleged that Iranian leaders had ridiculed former President Obama despite receiving the financial transfers.

The US President claimed Tehran viewed the payments as a sign of weakness and said the agreement had failed to secure goodwill from Iran.

Trump withdrew the United States from the JCPOA in 2018 during his first term, arguing that the accord failed to adequately address Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Not Final’

Trump’s remarks came just days before the proposed signing of a peace agreement with Iran, which he described as still being a memorandum of understanding rather than a final deal.

Asked by reporters whether the agreement had been concluded, Trump said the arrangement remained conditional and warned that military action could resume if he was dissatisfied with its final form.

He said the United States would not hesitate to launch fresh strikes if Iran failed to comply with the terms of the understanding.

JD Vance Says Deal Already Signed Digitally

Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said both sides had already signed the agreement digitally and emphasised that any sanctions relief would depend on Iran fulfilling its commitments.

Speaking to ABC’s Good Morning America, Vance said no funds had been released to Tehran and that this position would remain unchanged.

He also indicated that any future easing of sanctions would be linked to Iran’s compliance with the agreement.

Trump Rejects Reports of USD 300 Million Payment

The latest developments came after reports suggested that Washington could provide USD 300 million to Iran under the proposed agreement.

Trump dismissed those claims, describing them as “fake news” in a post on Truth Social.

Reiterating the objective of the agreement, he said the deal was intended to ensure that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

Agreement Faces Crucial Test

The JCPOA, signed in 2015 by Iran and six world powers, imposed restrictions on Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.

While the proposed peace agreement has raised hopes of easing tensions, Trump’s remarks underscored the fragile nature of the process and highlighted lingering mistrust between the two countries.

With the formal signing scheduled later this week, the future of the agreement remains uncertain as both sides continue negotiations and await the final shape of the deal.

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