US President Donald Trump has ruled out sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for giving up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, sending a clear signal that Washington is not ready to soften its position despite ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

Speaking during a brief phone interview with PBS News on Wednesday, Trump rejected suggestions that the current framework under discussion could involve sanctions easing in return for Iran’s nuclear concessions.

“No, no, not at all. Not sanctions relief, no,” Trump said when asked if Iran would receive relief from economic restrictions for handing over its enriched uranium reserves.

He repeated the point moments later, saying: “They’re gonna give up their highly enriched uranium not for sanctions relief. No, no, not at all.”

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

Source: India Today