Diplomacy
Trump Denies Iran Sanctions Relief, Tehran Open to Talks as Oil Prices Surge
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US President Donald Trump has denied offering Iran sanctions relief or frozen funds to end the ongoing war, even as Tehran signals openness to talks and global oil prices continue to surge.
- US President Donald Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief or frozen funds to end the war, rejecting media reports from Axios and CNN.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that he offered Iran nothing to end the conflict.
- Trump stated that his goals in the war include preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear bomb, ending its attacks on neighbors, and prompting regime change.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a CBS interview that Tehran is ready for talks on its nuclear program and other issues, but rejects bullying.
- Pezeshkian maintained that Iran is not seeking war and does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, though it claims a right to domestic nuclear energy.
- US and Iranian officials engaged with mediators on Monday to discuss ending the seven-month war.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on meeting specific conditions through a negotiated solution.
- Trump rejected a proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Iran's push for an agreement shows desperation.
- The war, launched as Operation Epic Fury in February by the US and Israel, has killed thousands and disrupted global energy supplies.
- Brent crude futures rose 1.4% to $106.77 a barrel on Tuesday, while US West Texas Intermediate crude increased 1.5% to $93.94.
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