US President Trump Denies Claims of Sanctions Relief for Iran
US President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds to Iran in exchange for nuclear concessions.
US President Donald Trump stated in a social media post that he has not offered any sanctions relief or the release of frozen funds to the Tehran administration in exchange for concrete steps regarding its nuclear program.
Statement from Trump via Social Media
US President Donald Trump on Monday flatly rejected allegations that sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds were offered to Iran as part of nuclear negotiations.
In a message posted on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that these claims do not reflect the truth and that he has offered nothing to the Iranian side.
Source of Press Reports
The allegations in question had come to light through reports in news outlets such as Axios and CNN, citing anonymous US officials.
The related reports claimed that Trump was willing to provide certain economic facilitations to Tehran on the condition that concrete steps are taken regarding the nuclear program.
Regional Conflicts and Diplomatic Contacts
Following the conflicts that began in February and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, the parties met separately with mediators on Monday as part of efforts to end the seven-month war.
While the US administration lists weakening Iran's nuclear capacity among its war aims, Tehran maintains that it is not seeking nuclear weapons and has the right to develop technology for peaceful purposes.