Trump Rules Out Iran Sanctions Relief as He Advances Peace Talks

The president said, ‘When they behave properly, and when they do what’s right, we’ll let them have their money.’

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump downplayed talk of immediate sanctions relief on Iran amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement with Tehran.

“We’re not talking about any easing of sanctions or giving money,” Trump said during a White House Cabinet meeting on May 27.