Trump denies reports of considering $30B civilian nuclear deal with Iran
'Never heard of this ridiculous idea. It’s just another HOAX put out by the Fake News in order to demean,' president says
WASHINGTON
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media on Friday, dismissing reports that he supports giving Iran $30 billion to develop non-military nuclear facilities.
"Who in the Fake News Media is the SleazeBag saying that 'President Trump wants to give Iran $30 Billion to build non-military Nuclear facilities.'
"Never heard of this ridiculous idea. It’s just another HOAX put out by the Fake News in order to demean. These people are SICK!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Media reports said the Trump administration has considered offering economic incentives to Iran, such as unfreezing billions in Iranian assets in exchange for a halt to Tehran’s uranium enrichment program, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
The US dropped six bunker-buster bombs on the Fordo nuclear facility on June 22 and launched dozens of submarine-based cruise missile attacks on two other sites in Natanz and Isfahan as part of its campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
A sixth round of talks between the US and Iran was scheduled June 15, but Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian sites June 13.
The 12‑day conflict between Israel and Iran came to a halt under a US-sponsored ceasefire that took effect June 24.
