# Sanctions Relief

The Grand Bargain: Can a 'Nuclear-for-Sanctions' Swap Avert Total War in the Persian Gulf?

A high-stakes peace proposal mediated by Pakistan offers Iran full sanctions relief and asset unfreezing in exchange for the total abandonment of its nuclear weapons program. While a two-stage ceasefire is under discussion, the reopening of the Hormuz Strait and an ultimatum from President Trump remain critical flashpoints.