Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for nuclear commitments

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to unfreezing Iranian funds and offering sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear commitments, according to unnamed U.S. officials cited by Axios, ahead of new indirect talks this week in New York. The talks will involve U.S. and Iranian negotiators mediated by Qatari and Pakistani officials. Trump has shifted positions repeatedly, having lifted sanctions in June before reversing course in July after renewed hostilities, and declining to extend that agreement in August. Officials expressed optimism, describing the indirect discussions as positive and constructive, with Iran showing flexibility on nuclear issues. This marks another pivot from Trump, who previously withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal during his first term.