Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief as Qatar presses talks
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U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that his administration had offered Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds in exchange for steps on Tehran’s nuclear program.
In a Truth Social post, Trump rejected an Axios report that said he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets in return for “concrete steps” on the nuclear issue. “This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING!” he wrote, calling the report a “HOAX.”
The denial came as Qatar continued efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran. CNBC reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed Iran’s cabinet on a U.S. proposal after meetings with Qatari mediators in Doha earlier in the week. Reuters reported that Tehran said it was ready for talks.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said Qatar was working to establish common ground for an agreement that would avoid further repercussions from the conflict.
Oil prices rose following the developments. CNBC reported that Brent crude was up 1.16% at $103.78 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 1.13% to $90.39.
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