Donald Trump says open to new Iran deal, confirms sanctions return

The first phase of US sanctions against Iran goes into effect overnight.

world Updated: Aug 06, 2018 20:46 IST

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, US May 8, 2018.(Reuters File Photo)

US President Donald Trump said Monday he remains open to forging a new nuclear deal with Iran, as he confirmed Washington will go ahead with reimposing sanctions against Tehran.

“I remain open to reaching a more comprehensive deal that addresses the full range of the regime’s malign activities, including its ballistic missile program and its support for terrorism,” Trump said in a statement.

A first phase of US sanctions against Iran goes into effect overnight.

First Published: Aug 06, 2018 20:43 IST