Trump rejects report of Iran sanctions relief

On Monday, US President Donald Trump dismissed claims that he had proposed Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets in return for nuclear program concessions. Trump asserted in a Truth Social post that he had "offered them NOTHING" when questioned about the allegations, which were reported by Axios.

Axios did not disclose the specific individuals quoted in its report. CNN, separately, cited an unnamed US official who suggested Trump was prepared to provide sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds as part of a final agreement, contingent upon Iran making "concrete progress" on the nuclear issue.

Trump's involvement in the Iran conflict intensified with the initiation of military strikes on February 28, following US and Israeli assault on Iran. Tehran subsequently retaliated with attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region. The ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions displaced since its inception.

Throughout the seven-month war, Trump has emphasized the objective of diminishing Iran's nuclear capabilities as a key goal of the conflict. Iran, however, denies possessing nuclear weapons and asserts its right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The US, being a nuclear-armed nation, holds a contrasting stance.