Trump signals path for potential sanctions relief on Iran

The president’s remarks highlighted the dual nature of his "maximum pressure" campaign, which currently restricts Iran’s financial capacity to rebuild its economy. Trump emphasized that while the current measures are designed to induce poverty and limit state resources, the goal remains a policy reversal rather than a total collapse. He noted that he has historically utilized sanctions as a temporary lever, lifting them once specific political conditions are met.

Beyond trade restrictions, Trump addressed the status of billions in frozen Iranian assets held under U.S. jurisdiction. He acknowledged that these funds remain the property of the Iranian state and suggested that a return of these assets is inevitable to maintain global confidence in the dollar. He warned that refusing to release such funds could deter international investors from relying on the American currency, framing the potential release as a move to protect the dollar’s long-term utility in global markets.