Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief in nuclear talks

President Donald Trump denied reports that his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds, calling the claims "untrue" and a "HOAX" on Monday, as indirect US-Iran talks continue through Qatari mediators. The Axios and Israel's Channel 12 reports, citing unnamed US officials, said Washington was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen assets in exchange for concessions on Tehran's nuclear programme. Trump disputed this on Truth Social, stating he "offered them NOTHING!" while US and Iranian officials maintain contact through mediators. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran awaits Washington's response to its ceasefire proposal, which links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets. Trump confirmed speaking with mediators Monday but gave no details, as both sides communicate indirectly amid the seventh month of conflict.