Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that Washington offered Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

Trump described the reports as a “hoax”, insisting that the United States had not offered Tehran the concessions reportedly linked to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The denial comes as diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran continue through intermediaries.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had held further indirect discussions with US representatives through Qatari mediators in New York. He indicated that Iran was awaiting a formal response from Washington.

The latest diplomatic activity follows growing international concern over the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy shipments. Iran has made the reopening of the waterway a central element of its proposals, while Washington has rejected key aspects of Tehran’s position.

The disagreement over sanctions relief and frozen Iranian assets remains one of several major obstacles to a broader settlement. US officials have previously indicated that any agreement would need to address concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, while Tehran has maintained that it has the right to peaceful nuclear activities.

The conflicting accounts highlight the uncertainty surrounding the current negotiations. While mediators continue to carry messages between the two sides, there is still no publicly confirmed agreement on sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz or the terms of a lasting political settlement.

The diplomatic push is unfolding against the backdrop of continued military tensions, with both Washington and Tehran maintaining sharply different positions over how the conflict should end.