Trump denies report claiming U.S. offered Iran sanctions relief
Trump denied the Axios account and called it a hoax as indirect talks continued, with mediators still trying to bridge major gaps on nuclear terms.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief or frozen funds, calling the Axios report "a HOAX" on Truth Social and demanding the news site withdraw it immediately.
- Axios reported, citing U.S. officials, that Trump was willing to provide sanctions relief and release frozen Iranian funds in return for "concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program."
- Diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Pakistan followed Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since the war began.
- According to the state news agency IRNA, Tehran has no direct talks scheduled with Washington, despite recent meetings between officials in New York last week at the UN General Assembly.
- Ongoing war since February 28, 2026, and a media ban on Axios frame the administration's strained relationship with the outlet, which Trump accused of suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome.
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US President Donald Trump has denied media reports that Washington is ready to ease sanctions on Iran and release frozen Iranian funds in exchange for a nuclear deal, Reuters reported.
<p>Trump denied Iran's offer to ease sanctions for nuclear steps - Reuters Trump said he had not offered Iran sanctions relief. Tehran is ready for dialogue without intimidation, and the discovery of Ormuz binds with conditions.</p>
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Trump Demands Axios Withdraw Iran Sanctions Report, Says He Offered Tehran ‘Nothing’
President Donald Trump is disputing an Axios report that his administration is prepared to offer Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen assets in exchange for nuclear concessions, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.
US President Donald Trump agreed with his special envoy for Eastern Europe's proposal to relax American sanctions against Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners, writes The Atlantic.
Trump has denied offers of sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds for Iran. The denial comes as Washington-Tehran diplomacy resumes.
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