The U.S. plans to discuss easing sanctions on Iran to facilitate its return to nuclear talks.

On June 27, Jin10 reported that, according to CNN, four insiders revealed that the Trump administration has discussed potentially helping Iran secure up to $30 billion in funding for civilian nuclear energy projects, easing sanctions, and unfreezing billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds—part of its efforts to encourage Tehran to return to the negotiating table. Sources said that despite intense military strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran over the past two weeks, key figures in the U.S. Middle East still held secret consultations with Iranian officials. Related discussions continued this week after a ceasefire agreement was reached. Trump administration officials emphasized that multiple proposals have been put forward, which are still in preliminary stages and evolving, but there is one non-negotiable core condition: Iran must completely cease uranium enrichment activities, which Iran has long claimed is required. However, according to two sources described to CNN, at least one initial draft proposal includes several incentives for Iran. Trump administration officials and insiders told CNN that the terms being discussed include an expected investment of $20-30 billion in new non-enriched nuclear projects for civilian energy purposes. One official insisted that the funding would not come directly from the U.S., but rather it is inclined to have Arab allies foot the bill.