Iran’s president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that relations with the United States can improve if the Biden administration shows its commitment to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal by easing sanctions. Raisi emphasized that action on sanctions can be a foundation for further discussions, and Iran has not left the negotiations table. He also defended Iran’s nuclear program, stating that it is solely for peaceful purposes.