Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, White House official says
A U.S. official said sanctions relief and frozen funds could follow concrete nuclear progress as both sides remain split on sequencing.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump signaled openness to providing Iran sanctions relief and releasing frozen funds for "concrete progress" on a nuclear deal, as mediators attempt to restart negotiations.
- Trump rejected Tehran's Saturday proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the offer as "a pretty cynical attempt" to put something on the table he deemed unacceptable.
- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Iran sought sanctions relief upfront before substantive nuclear talks, citing skepticism about Tehran's good faith negotiating.
- Special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are leading the United States' "positive and constructive discussions through the mediators" with Iran.
- Trump expects more talks with Iran this week, though officials emphasized no deal will occur unless nuclear issues are addressed, as both sides remain divided on timing of commitments.
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With U.S.-Iran peace negotiations standing at a crossroads of resuming or collapsing again, the U.S. has signaled that it will ease sanctions if Iran makes concessions on the nuclear issue. Behind-the-scenes negotiations between the two sides are also continuing through mediators such as Qatar. On the 28th (local time), U.S. media outlet Axios reported, citing a U.S. official, that “Donald Trump
Trump offers Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds for concrete nuclear progress
Negotiations between the United States and Iran are ongoing, with discussions mediated by foreign officials. President Donald Trump has indicated he may offer sanctions relief depending on nuclear progress from Iran. Iranian officials have conveyed willingness to negotiate while also articulating their conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal includes the easing of US military pressure and release of frozen Iranian assets.
Trump open to sanctions relief if Iran offers concrete progress on nuclear issues: US official - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release frozen funds as part of a final deal, but only if Tehran offers “concrete progress” on the nuclear issue, a US official told CNN on Monday (local time), as mediators sought to bring both countries back to the negotiating table.
Tehran must take concrete steps on the nuclear program so that the US leader can ease the sanctions and release the frozen funds.
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