Trump says Iran sanctions will stay until peace deal

US President Donald Trump has said that sanctions on Iran will not be lifted before a peace agreement is reached. He

US President Donald Trump has said that sanctions on Iran will not be lifted before a peace agreement is reached. He also said frozen Iranian assets will not be released until a deal is completed.

Trump made the remarks in an interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press. He said any financial relief or unfreezing of assets would only come after an official agreement.

He added that future steps would depend on Iran’s behaviour. He said discussions would begin only if there is progress and positive cooperation.

The statement comes at a time when tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. Efforts to reach a short-term peace deal have not yet succeeded.

At the same time, reports suggest that the US is also reviewing Iranian financial assets held abroad. These assets may be considered for reconstruction efforts in Gulf countries affected by recent conflicts.

According to sources, US Treasury officials are assessing the cost of damages in Gulf states. The review is part of a wider plan to evaluate possible use of Iranian assets for rebuilding purposes.

The proposal has increased diplomatic pressure at a time when negotiations are already fragile. Talks between the two sides have seen little progress in recent weeks.

Iranian officials have previously said that any peace agreement would require access to billions of dollars in frozen funds. This remains one of the key sticking points in ongoing discussions.

Despite mediation efforts, both sides continue to hold firm positions. Diplomatic channels remain open, but a breakthrough has not yet been achieved.

The situation continues to develop as international stakeholders watch closely for any sign of renewed negotiations or escalation.