Trump denies reports of easing sanctions against Iran
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US President Donald Trump denied media reports about an offer to ease sanctions and unfreeze assets to Iran in exchange for concessions on the nuclear program, calling them fake and demanding that the Axios article be retracted.
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Why It Matters
Trump previously rejected Tehran's offer to open the strait in seven days in exchange for lifting the naval blockade and restrictions on oil exports.
US President Donald Trump denied media reports that Washington offered Tehran easing sanctions and unfreezing assets in exchange for concessions on its nuclear program.
"Axios just published a story saying that Trump offered sanctions relief and funds to Iran. This is not true. I did not offer them anything! The Axios article, like most others, is fake... They should immediately retract this fake article!" - Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social.
On Monday, a number of American media outlets, including the Axios portal and CNN, reported that Trump is allegedly ready to ease sanctions against Iran and unfreeze Tehran’s blocked funds if progress is made on the nuclear deal.
Against this background, Reuters, citing sources, also reported that the US administration is considering the possibility of temporarily withdrawing from sanctions flights carrying Shiite pilgrims between Iran and Iraq.
Previously, Tehran offered to open the strait in seven days in exchange for lifting the naval blockade and restrictions on oil exports, but Trump rejected these conditions on September 27.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US administration may approve a temporary lifting of sanctions on flights for Shiite pilgrims
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will negotiations on the nuclear program be resumed?
- What kind of humanitarian exceptions to sanctions is the US administration considering?
- How will Iran react to Trump's denial?
