The United States government, led by Donald Trump, firmly announced on September 28, 2023, that it had not made any proposal to reduce sanctions or release Iran's financial resources. This reaction came after a report from a reputable media outlet claimed that Trump was ready to reduce some sanctions in exchange for specific actions by Iran regarding its nuclear program.
Trump's response to the claims
The Trump administration stated in a post on the social media platform Truth Social: "This claim is false. I have made no proposal to them." This comes as reports from U.S. government officials, citing anonymous sources, hinted at the possibility of such a proposal. Trump pointed out that there is no commitment in this regard and that these reports are merely baseless rumors.
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Recent developments in Iran-U.S. relations
In recent months, tensions between the United States and Iran have significantly escalated. Since February 28, 2023, a war has begun in the region in which U.S. and Israeli forces have attacked Iran, and Iran has responded to these attacks with military retaliation. This war has not only resulted in the deaths of thousands but has also displaced millions.
In this context, American and Iranian officials have separately engaged in talks through intermediaries to pursue new efforts to end this war and establish peace. Trump has also pointed to reducing Iran's nuclear capabilities as one of the war's objectives. Iran, which is not seeking nuclear weapons in any way, emphasizes its right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Iran, as a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), commits itself to adhere to the principles of this agreement while demanding respect for its rights in developing nuclear technology.
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