President Trump fired back at media claims that his administration was contemplating a $30 billion nuclear agreement with Iran, slamming the reports as false and inflammatory — just days after hinting that a deal with Tehran might not even be needed.
“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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“It’s just another HOAX put out by the Fake News in order to demean. These people are SICK!!!” he added, rejecting the report outright.
CNN was the first to break the story, citing sources familiar with the alleged back-channel proposal. According to the outlet, details of the initiative were worked out during a confidential and extended meeting last week between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and regional Gulf partners.
CNN also reported that the proposal was finalized just a day before the U.S. launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
On Friday, prior to the report’s release, Trump had already suggested that sanctions on Iran might be lifted — especially in light of U.S. claims that recent airstrikes had severely crippled Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. His remarks came alongside harsh criticism of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who had publicly declared that Iran emerged “victorious.”
“During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery — The sanctions are BITING!” Trump posted. “But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust.”
He went further in the same post, accusing Khamenei of ingratitude and referencing Israel’s previous intentions to pursue regime change.
“His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life,” Trump wrote. “I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, ‘THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!’”
In the days since the airstrikes, conflicting assessments have surfaced over their long-term effectiveness. Several intelligence-based analyses claim Iran’s nuclear ambitions have only been temporarily delayed. However, both Israel and the Trump administration maintain that the sites were effectively “destroyed” and have criticized media outlets for downplaying the damage.
Despite the conflicting evaluations, Trump has pointed to the tenuous ceasefire currently in place between Iran and Israel as evidence of progress. He expressed confidence that the strikes succeeded in dissuading Iran from further developing its nuclear arsenal.
“The way I look at it, they fought the war is done. I could get a statement that they’re not going to go nuclear. We’re probably going to ask for that,” Trump said on Wednesday after the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. “But they’re not going to be doing it.”
He also mentioned that discussions with Iran were expected to continue, though he downplayed the importance of formalizing an agreement.
“We’re going to talk to them next week with Iran, we may sign an agreement. To me, I don’t think it’s necessary,” he said.
Nevertheless, Trump made it clear that if Iran again poses a threat, he would not hesitate to authorize additional military action.
{Matzav.com}