Trump reportedly denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions
SPY•Trump reportedly denied offering Iran sanctions relief or releasing frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions. The denial came as US and Iranian officials separately spoke with mediators in a renewed effort to end seven months of war.
1. Trump rejects reported offer
Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief or the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions, writing on Truth Social, “This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING.” Reports had described a possible offer conditional on concrete Iranian steps on the nuclear issue.
2. Diplomatic efforts continue
US and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Monday as part of a renewed effort to end seven months of war, officials from both countries said. Trump has cited weakening Iran’s nuclear capabilities as one of his war objectives and has offered shifting goals and timelines.
3. Nuclear positions
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and says it has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes as a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions, the article said.
