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Trump Denies Iran Sanctions Relief Offer, Calls Report Hoax

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief or releasing frozen funds for nuclear concessions.
Trump called the report a hoax and posted on Truth Social, writing “I offered them NOTHING.”
Axios cited unnamed U.S. officials who said Trump was prepared to lift sanctions for concrete Iranian nuclear steps.
U.S. and Iranian officials met separately with mediators in New York on Monday to discuss ending the seven-month war.

History

Historical Context

In July 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed, granting Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear constraints. The Obama administration, the European Union, and the United Nations unlocked $150 billion of frozen Iranian assets, while the IAEA verified compliance. Today, Donald Trump’s denial of any sanctions offer mirrors the 2015 negotiations, as U.S. officials again cite potential relief for Tehran’s nuclear steps. The precedent shows that U.S. policy swings can reshape diplomatic leverage, prompting future administrations to weigh economic incentives against regional security.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief or releasing frozen funds for nuclear concessions.
Trump called the report a hoax and posted on Truth Social, writing “I offered them NOTHING.”
Axios cited unnamed U.S. officials who said Trump was prepared to lift sanctions for concrete Iranian nuclear steps.
U.S. and Iranian officials met separately with mediators in New York on Monday to discuss ending the seven-month war.

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