Trump denies Iran concessions in ‘hoax’ report — RT World Information

Trump took to social media to refute an Axios report claiming that he was ready to elevate some sanctions and launch frozen Iranian funds in return for “concrete Iranian steps” concerning its nuclear program. AP revealed comparable claims early Tuesday morning, additionally citing US officers.

“That is unfaithful. I supplied them NOTHING! Axios’ story, like most others, is a HOAX, used just for functions of satisfying their Trump Derangement Syndrome,” he wrote on Fact Social, demanding that the “faux story” be taken down.

US and Iranian officers met individually with mediators on the sidelines and are anticipated to concentrate on a revised proposal submitted by Tehran final week in the course of the UN Basic Meeting, in line with Reuters.

Trump confirmed on Saturday that he had rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire that may have reopened the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that he sought a greater deal. The US president has emphasised that his major objective is to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and be certain that Tehran by no means acquires nuclear weapons.

Iran, in the meantime, has maintained that its nuclear program is solely peaceable and that uranium enrichment is its proper as a sovereign state.

The state of affairs stays tense across the Strait of Hormuz, the place disruptions to delivery are driving up vitality costs worldwide. On Wednesday, an Indian sailor was killed after a projectile struck the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship Cape Dao. Though Iran has not claimed accountability for the assault, it has beforehand warned vessels passing by way of the strait to not use the “unlawful” routes designated by the US Navy.