Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

President Donald Trump denied a report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions, stating on Truth Social, "That is not true. I offered them NOTHING." The denial follows an Axios report claiming Trump was willing to ease US sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets if Tehran made concessions on its nuclear program. Qatari and Pakistani mediators are attempting to broker a deal this week, though the sides remain far apart on key issues. An American official described indirect talks as "positive and constructive" but noted gaps remain, adding that Iran has shown flexibility on nuclear matters. The official stressed no agreement will occur unless nuclear issues are addressed, citing Iran's July shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.