President Trump recently shared that Iran is now asking if U.S. sanctions can be lifted. This is a big change from just a few months ago, when Iran was refusing to work with us at all. Now, they are starting to feel the pressure. And that pressure is working.
These sanctions are not just rules on paper. They are strong tools that protect America and keep dangerous regimes like Iran’s in check. When President Trump returned to the White House in January, he brought back the “maximum pressure” campaign. This plan cuts off Iran’s money, limits its power, and blocks its path to nuclear weapons. That is the kind of leadership that keeps America safe.
Iran is ruled by men who do not believe in freedom. The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, openly says he wants no cooperation with the United States. Why? Because we support Israel. Because we have military bases in the Middle East. Because we believe in peace through strength. The truth is, Iran’s leaders hate everything America stands for—faith, freedom, and family.
But now, after years of standing strong, the tide is turning. Iran is struggling under the weight of our sanctions. They cannot fund their terrorist groups, they cannot grow their military as fast, and they are finding it hard to hide their nuclear plans. That is why they are asking for help. And that is why we must not give in too easily.
Some will say we should be kind and lift the sanctions. They say we should sit down and talk, no matter what. But we must be wise. Iran has broken its promises before. They have hidden their nuclear work. They have attacked our allies. They have lied to the world. We cannot forget that.
President Trump understands this. He said he is open to hearing what Iran has to say, but he did not promise anything. That is the right way to lead. We can listen, but we do not bow. We can talk, but we do not give up our values. America must always lead from a position of strength, not weakness.
Earlier this year, Iran and Israel fought a terrible 12-day war. The world watched as missiles flew and lives were lost. But out of that fire came a clear truth—peace will only come when evil is pushed back. That is why the United States, under President Trump, bombed Iran’s nuclear sites in June. It was a hard decision, but it was the right one. We must never let a radical regime get the power to destroy others.
The nuclear talks between our two countries have not gone far. One reason is that Iran wants to keep enriching uranium on its own land. That is dangerous. Uranium is used to build nuclear bombs. The West wants Iran to stop. Iran refuses. That is the heart of the problem.
So now, as Iran comes asking for relief, we must stay firm. We do not trade safety for promises. We do not let our guard down because tyrants feel pressure. If we lift the sanctions too soon, we risk everything we have worked for. But if we stay strong, we can force Iran to change its path.
America was built by people who stood tall in times of trouble. We must do the same today. President Trump is showing the world that America will not be pushed around. Let us pray for wisdom, for peace, and for the courage to do what is right. Our future, and the future of the world, depends on it.
