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Energy Secretary Wright: Trump administration 'may not' pursue nuclear agreement with Iran

Confirmed1 source · Sep 6, 2026

Chris Wright suggested the administration might instead focus on dismantling Iranian nuclear capabilities rather than negotiating a formal accord.

Energy Secretary Wright: Trump administration 'may not' pursue nuclear agreement with Iran
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What happened

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on ABC's 'This Week' that the Trump administration 'may not' reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, telling host Martha Raddatz that the administration's approach could instead center on 'simply destroying their capabilities to do it' rather than pursuing a negotiated accord.

Context

This statement signals a potential shift in approach to Iran's nuclear program compared to diplomatic frameworks like the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). It reflects a strategic choice between negotiated constraints on Iranian nuclear capabilities versus more direct means of preventing such capability development.