Trump Debunks “Untrue” Iran Report

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President Donald J. Trump is calling an Axios story claiming that he offered sanctions relief and frozen funds to Iran “untrue.”

Trump said, “I offered them NOTHING!” and called the Axios story, “like most others,” a “HOAX,” demanding that the outlet withdraw what he called a “fake story” immediately.

Truth Social:

Axios just released a story that “Trump” offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING! Axios’ story, like most others, is a HOAX, used only for purposes of satisfying their Trump Derangement Syndrome. They should withdraw this fake story, IMMEDIATELY! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The article from Axios cited US officials claiming Trump was willing to give sanctions relief and release frozen funds in exchange for Iran taking concrete action on the nuclear program.

Axios reported:

President Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program, U.S. officials say.

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At the moment, the two sides are far apart on key issues. Iran wants talks to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. naval blockade, while the Trump administration is demanding that Iran agree to nuclear concessions.

But the offer provides a glimmer of hope for a diplomatic breakthrough after Trump rejected Iran’s most recent offer.

Trump will not allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon!