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Trump denies reports of $300 million payment to Iran

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump denied reports that his administration agreed to pay Iran $300 million as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
  • Trump dismissed the claims as "fake news" via a Truth Social post, while official sources indicated an agreement document would be released within 24-48 hours.
  • Technical working groups are set to begin implementing the understanding by the end of the week, with a signing ceremony planned for Friday in Switzerland.

President Donald Trump has vehemently denied claims that his administration committed to a $300 million payment to Iran as part of current diplomatic talks. Trump took to Truth Social to label the reports as "fake news." These reports had suggested Washington agreed to the sum as part of a bilateral pact.

The denial comes amid high diplomatic activity between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on sensitive issues like the easing of economic sanctions and the status of Iranian assets held abroad. The U.S. president's clarification aims to counter narratives circulating in Iranian media.

Beyond the presidential denial, Trump administration officials have outlined the next steps in the rapprochement process. A senior government official stated that the official document detailing the terms for resolving the conflict and opening the Strait of Hormuz will be made public within 24 to 48 hours. This move signals a structured approach to finalizing the bilateral discussions.

Further details reveal a roadmap for implementing the memorandum of understanding. Technical working groups are scheduled to commence their activities by the end of this week. The entire process is slated to conclude with a formal signing ceremony this Friday in Switzerland. The U.S. administration intends to provide a formal resolution to the points discussed, reinforcing Trump's stance against circulating rumors.

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โ€” Donald TrumpTrump's statement on Truth Social dismissing reports of a $300 million payment to Iran.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.