FOCUS – Trump ready to offer Iran ‘sanctions relief’ in exchange for progress on nuclear program

WASHINGTON, September 28 — U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to offer Iran relief from economic sanctions and the release of frozen funds, in exchange for concrete progress on its nuclear program, as AA reports.

A U.S. official told American media outlets Axios and CNN that Washington is conducting “positive and constructive” talks through intermediaries, stressing that negotiators would not finalize a deal unless concerns about the nuclear program are fully resolved.

The White House did not immediately respond to Anadolu’s request for comment on these statements.

This new diplomatic opening comes after Trump on Saturday rejected an Iranian proposal aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, calling Tehran’s conditions “unacceptable” amid the seven-month war with Iran.

Yesterday, Trump said he expects further negotiations with Tehran this week, claiming Iranian officials “overplayed” their demands during previous talks.