U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that economic sanctions against Iran could be lifted if the country alters its current actions. Speaking to reporters in France, Trump stated the sanctions are designed to prevent Iran’s economic recovery and alleviate potential widespread poverty. He suggested sanctions relief is contingent on a change in Iranian conduct, though he did not specify what actions would constitute “good behavior.” Trump emphasized his history of imposing and then removing sanctions, implying a similar approach with Iran. The President’s comments offer a potential, albeit conditional, path toward de-escalation in tensions with Iran. This statement follows a period of heightened conflict and economic pressure on the Iranian regime. The ambiguity of the conditions for relief leaves the future of sanctions uncertain.