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Trump Ready for Iran Deal? Sanctions May Ease if Nuclear Progress Made.
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CNBC Awaaz•28-09-2026, 23:25
Trump Ready for Iran Deal? Sanctions May Ease if Nuclear Progress Made.
- •Efforts are underway to resume talks between the US and Iran amid long-standing tensions.
- •US officials indicate President Donald Trump may consider easing sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds if Iran makes concrete progress on its nuclear program.
- •Talks through mediators are progressing positively, but no agreement is expected without consensus on the nuclear issue.
- •Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran sought sanctions relief and access to frozen funds before nuclear talks.
- •A significant gap remains between both sides regarding the timing and order of sanctions relief and other concessions.
Key Questions Answered
According to US officials, President Donald Trump may consider easing sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds if Iran makes concrete progress on issues related to its nuclear program.
Amid the ongoing talks, Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump did not accept this proposal.
The US side in these talks includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
