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Trump Dismisses Report of Sanctions Exemption, Frozen Funds Offer to Iran as 'Fake News'
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News18•29-09-2026, 05:47
Trump Dismisses Report of Sanctions Exemption, Frozen Funds Offer to Iran as 'Fake News'
- •US President Donald Trump denied an Axios report stating he offered Iran an exemption from sanctions and release of frozen funds for nuclear program actions.
- •Trump called the Axios report 'fake news' on Truth Social, urging the media outlet to retract the 'false report' immediately.
- •He claimed the Axios report was published solely to satisfy their 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'.
- •Axios, citing US officials, reported Trump was willing to grant Iran sanctions exemption and release frozen funds in exchange for nuclear steps.
- •The report noted significant differences remain between the two sides, but Trump expressed hope for resuming discussions with Iran.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump dismissed an Axios report as "fake news" on Truth Social, stating that he never offered Iran an exemption from sanctions or the return of frozen funds in exchange for nuclear commitments, and demanded an immediate retraction.
Significant differences persisted because Iran wanted discussions to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade, whereas the Trump administration demanded explicit commitments regarding Iran's nuclear program.
An American official described the indirect discussions as "positive and constructive," though noting that unresolved disagreements remained regarding the exact timing of commitments and which side would take action first.
