U.S. President Donald Trump denied media reports claiming his administration considered offering Iran up to $30 billion to develop civilian nuclear energy facilities. The reports, published by CNN and NBC News, suggested that the Trump administration had explored preliminary proposals aimed at encouraging Iran to halt uranium enrichment in exchange for economic incentives.
Responding on Truth Social, Trump dismissed the story as “Fake News” and labeled the reports a “HOAX.” He wrote, “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.”
Since April, the U.S. and Iran have engaged in indirect diplomatic talks to address Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran insists its nuclear activities are for peaceful energy production, while Washington seeks guarantees to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel have surged in recent weeks. A war broke out on June 13 when Israel launched attacks on Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting a U.S. base in Qatar. Over the weekend, the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites. A ceasefire was announced earlier this week by Trump to de-escalate the conflict.
Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, has long opposed Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Israel is not. The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency has stated there is no credible evidence of an active nuclear weapons program in Iran.
This episode comes amid ongoing regional instability, including Israel’s war in Gaza. As diplomatic efforts continue, the nuclear standoff remains a critical issue shaping Middle East geopolitics and U.S. foreign policy.


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