Imagine a world where the US and Iran swap pressure for partnership 🌍🤝. While Donald Trump’s administration (2017–2021) focused on “maximum pressure,” a fresh approach could have delivered the real help Iran needs—benefiting both Iranian people and US interests.
1 Replace Sanctions with Smart Relief
Instead of blanket financial and oil sanctions, the Trump team could have:
- Lifted targeted bans on medical goods and spare parts 🏥
- Allowed US tech firms to share water purification and renewable energy solutions 💧🔋
2 Boost Humanitarian & Public Health Aid
Iran faces challenges in healthcare, especially after the pandemic. The US could have:
- Spearheaded joint vaccination and disease-monitoring programs 💉
- Funded earthquake and flood response teams to save lives 🌊🏚️
3 Energy & Environmental Cooperation
With climate change pressing, cooperation on energy could be a win-win:
- Shared solar and wind tech to reduce Iran’s fossil fuel reliance ☀️🌬️
- Partnered on carbon capture projects to cut emissions together 🌱
4 People-to-People & Cultural Exchanges
Building trust starts with human connections:
- Student scholarships and joint academic research in science and tech 🎓🔬
- Arts and sports exchanges—imagine a US-Iran football match! ⚽🎨
By blending smart sanctions relief with real investment in health, energy, and human ties, a Trump-era pivot could have laid groundwork for lasting peace. As we look at US-Iran relations in 2026, these ideas remind us that offering help, not harshness, can be a game changer 🎮✨.
Reference(s):
How Trump administration could offer Iran real kind of 'help' it needs
cgtn.com
