Pakistan, June 16 -- US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran clearly prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He defended the newly signed memorandum of understanding while warning of severe consequences if Iran pursues nuclear arms. The accord is significant because it could shape regional security and future US-Iran relations.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump described the agreement as a strong barrier against Iran's nuclear ambitions. He argued that the memorandum clearly states that Tehran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. The US president also contrasted the arrangement with the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated during Barack Obama's administration.

Trump said upco...