Bessent: No sanctions lifted on Iran until enriched uranium given up Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. will not lift sanctions on Iran until all enriched uranium is handed over and Iran commits to not pursuing nuclear weapons. Bessent declined to confirm reports of a 60-day ceasefire extension for nuclear program negotiations, emphasizing that any deal depends on President Trump’s approval and would proceed slowly. He specified that sanctions relief would only be considered if the Strait of Hormuz is opened and Iran agrees to these terms.

• The United States will not lift sanctions on Iran until the country relinquishes all enriched uranium.
• Iran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons for sanctions relief.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not confirm reports of a 60-day ceasefire extension for nuclear negotiations.
• Any agreement hinges on President Trump’s approval and would be a slow process.
• Sanctions relief is contingent upon the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program commitments.