Iran Dangles ‘Trillion Dollar’ Incentive
for Trump in Deal Talks
Posted By: sunset, 4/28/2025 9:08:32 PM
As countries around the world try to bargain with US President Donald Trump over tariffs, longterm adversary Iran is pitching its sanctioned economy to him as an investment opportunity. With talks between Iran and the US over the Islamic Republic’s atomic activity showing signs of progress, top Iranian officials are for the first time in decades overtly promoting their economy to the White House to secure a lasting and more effective nuclear accord. If Trump wants a deal that’s better for the US than the one he jettisoned in 2018, the Iranians want the same for Iran.
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With Iran's national slogan of "Death to America, Death to Israel", I doubt these talks will improve our security.