Trump ready to lift Iran sanctions for nuclear steps — SkimNews
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- Trump is willing to offer Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in exchange for concrete nuclear program steps, according to U.S. officials.
- Trump publicly denied offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions, contradicting the officials' account, according to other outlets covering the story.
- Qatari and Pakistani mediators are working this week to broker a deal between Washington and Tehran.
- The proposed package combines sanctions relief with the release of frozen Iranian funds as the dual quid pro quo for nuclear steps.
Why it matters: The contradiction between U.S. officials describing an active offer and Trump's public denial leaves Tehran uncertain about whether negotiations are genuine, while Qatari and Pakistani mediators push for a deal this week that could unlock frozen funds.
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