Trump ready to ease sanctions against Iran with progress on nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to ease sanctions against Iran and unfreeze Tehran's blocked funds with progress on the nuclear deal.

The Trump administration is considering a temporary exemption from Iran sanctions for flights carrying Shiite pilgrims between Iran and Iraq.

The US Treasury may allow Iraqi Airways to operate flights to and from Najaf for one month, after which an exception may be granted for a longer period.

WASHINGTON, September 28 – RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump is ready to ease sanctions against Iran and unfreeze Tehran's blocked funds in the event of concrete progress on the nuclear deal, CNN reports citing an American official.

"President Donald Trump is ready to provide Iran relief from sanctions and unfreeze blocked funds in order to make 'concrete progress' in concluding a nuclear deal," the channel said.

Against this background, Reuters, citing sources, reports that the Trump administration is considering the possibility of a temporary exemption from the sanctions regime against Iran for flights carrying Shiite pilgrims between Iran and Iraq.