The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a $30 billion investment plan to support Iran’s civilian nuclear program as part of ongoing efforts to restart nuclear negotiations. According to CNN, the Trump administration is looking to use this financial incentive to convince Iran to return to full-fledged talks over a nuclear deal, despite the country’s continued uranium enrichment activities. The proposal is part of broader secret negotiations between Washington and its Middle East allies, which have been underway even amid rising regional tensions.
US officials reportedly floated several incentives to persuade Tehran to agree to the terms of the nuclear deal, including easing sanctions and providing access to approximately $6 billion in frozen funds held in foreign bank accounts. Another idea under discussion is the construction of a new civilian-only nuclear facility to replace the damaged Fordow site, which was struck by US forces last weekend. The report claims that the funding for this initiative would come from Arab partners rather than the US itself.
Iran has not yet responded to the reported proposal, but analysts suggest that the plan reflects Washington’s ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the nuclear dispute. Some US officials believe that the recent conflict with Israel, which launched attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, may have made Iran more receptive to negotiations. However, others warn that the escalation could push Tehran closer to developing nuclear weapons. Tehran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is purely for peaceful energy purposes, denying any intention to pursue weapons development.
Recent events have added significant pressure to the situation. Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities earlier this month, and the US subsequently joined the strike, targeting the well-protected Fordow nuclear site. Trump claimed that Iran’s nuclear sites had been