Will trump help Iran with a $30 billion nuclear deal?

The Trump administration is discussing a proposal to assist Iran with a sum of up to $30 billion for building a civilian nuclear energy program, sanctions relief, and release of billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds – all as part of a mounting effort to return Tehran to the negotiating table.

Will the US invest in Iran's nuclear energy facilities?

Investment in Iran’s nuclear energy facilities has been discussed in previous rounds of nuclear talks in recent months. “The US is willing to lead these talks” with Iran, the Trump administration official told CNN. “And someone is going to need to pay for the nuclear program to be built, but we will not make that commitment.”

How much would a new Iran nuclear program cost?

Among the terms being discussed, which have not been previously reported, is an estimated $20-30 billion investment in a new Iranian non-enrichment nuclear program that would be used for civilian energy purposes, Trump administration officials and sources familiar with the proposal told CNN.

Will trump help Iran get $30 billion?

According to a report by CNN citing at least four sources, the Trump administration has discussed helping Iran get access to $30 billion to build the nuclear programme, ease sanctions and free up billions in restricted Iranian funds.

Could US help Iran build a nuclear programme?

America is considering helping Iran access USD 30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear programme, in a surprising twist in the diplomatic ties between the two nations, CNN reported. US struck three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend after joining ally Israel's conflict with the West Asian nation before a ceasefire deal was brokered.

Will Iran invest $20 billion in non-enrichment civilian nuclear infrastructure?

A preliminary draft proposal seen by CNN, described by two sources, includes a plan for a $20–$30 billion investment in Iran’s non-enrichment civilian nuclear infrastructure. Funding for the project would primarily come from Arab partners, not the US, a senior official stressed.