Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his intention to secure a 'verified nuclear peace agreement' with Iran. His announcement follows the signing of a presidential memorandum reactivating the 'maximum pressure' policy on the nation.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Trump's decision to reinstate his hardline approach towards Iran came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington. The Israeli leader is known for his opposition to diplomatic engagement with Iran. Trump's intention to pursue a nuclear agreement is juxtaposed against his reactivation of the 'maximum pressure' campaign, a hallmark of his previous tenure.

In 2018, Trump withdrew the United States from the multilateral nuclear agreement with Iran, which had eased sanctions in exchange for nuclear program restrictions. The withdrawal led to the re-imposition of stringent economic sanctions on Iran and disrupted the UN-endorsed accord. European signatories struggled to counteract the economic consequences of Trump's decision as they had pledged, leaving the agreement's future uncertain.

During his presidency, Trump's predecessor, Joe Biden, showed an openness to rejoining the nuclear deal but maintained the sanctions, complicating diplomatic efforts. As Trump moves forward with his renewed strategy on Iran, the geopolitical landscape remains tense, with Tehran dismissing the revived 'maximum pressure' approach as destined to fail.