Trump tells PBS News that Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up highly enriched uranium

His comments come as the United States and Iran try to strike a deal to end the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East for the last three months.

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May 27, 2026 11:40 AM EDT

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up their highly enriched uranium. His comments come as the United States and Iran try to strike a deal to end the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East for the last three months.

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"No, no, not at all. Not sanctions relief, no," Trump told PBS News during a short phone call when asked if the current deal would mean that Iran would give up their highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief.

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