Pakistan, June 25 -- The Hague - U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran may need financial relief to recover from recent conflict, hinting at a possible softening of oil sanctions while reaffirming his administration's maximum pressure policy remains intact.

Speaking at a NATO Summit press conference, Trump acknowledged that Iran would require significant funds to rebuild its damaged infrastructure. "They're going to need money to put that country back into shape. We want to see that happen," he stated, in response to questions about the enforcement of oil-related sanctions.

The remarks came just a day after Trump said China could continue buying Iranian oil, following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. However, the...