India, June 16 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed not to pursue or develop nuclear weapons under a developing understanding between Washington and Tehran. The statement adds to ongoing global attention surrounding the emerging US-Iran framework agreement, which is still under negotiation.

Trump also strongly dismissed media reports suggesting that the United States may provide a $300 billion reconstruction or investment fund for Iran as part of the deal, calling such claims false and politically motivated. He emphasized that no such financial commitment has been made by the US government.

According to early reports on the framework, the agreement between the two sides is still in a preliminary stage, with seve...