Iran Reportedly Offers US Major Economic Incentives to Avoid Military Strike

by | Feb 26, 2026 | News

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Iran is said to be proposing sweeping economic incentives to the United States in an effort to prevent a potential American military attack over its nuclear program, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Sources familiar with the matter say Iranian officials are attempting to appeal directly to President Donald Trump’s deal-making instincts by floating what was described as a potential “economic bonanza,” including access to Iran’s oil, gas, mining, and critical mineral sectors.

The report comes as US and Iranian negotiators prepare for a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva. Washington has demanded that Iran halt uranium enrichment entirely, while Tehran insists it has the right to continue.

A US official quoted in the report said no formal economic proposal has yet been received and reiterated that the administration’s position remains unchanged: Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

Trump has repeatedly warned that military action is on the table if negotiations fail, while the US has continued to position forces in the Middle East.

The report also suggests Iranian officials are drawing lessons from recent US actions in Venezuela, where American interest in oil resources followed political intervention.

Whether Iran’s proposed incentives will influence negotiations remains unclear as diplomatic talks continue under the shadow of possible military escalation.

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