Trump Denies $30 Billion Civil Nuclear Deal with Iran Amid Bombing Controversy

Just five days after ordering B-2 bomber strikes on Iran, a report has surfaced that infuriated U.S. President Donald Trump. CNN claimed in its report that the Trump administration signaled readiness to provide Iran with aid worth around ₹2.5 lakh crore (approximately $30 billion) for developing a civilian nuclear program. It also mentioned a proposal to establish a new nuclear facility in exchange for shutting down the Fordow site. The report suggested the U.S. was planning to unfreeze $6 billion (around ₹50,000 crore) of Iranian assets by easing some sanctions, with Qatar possibly acting as the main mediator in a meeting proposed for next week.

However, Trump swiftly responded to the report. The U.S. President denied the claims that his administration had considered giving Iran up to $30 billion for a non-military nuclear energy program.

This comes shortly after Trump had confirmed bombings on three Iranian nuclear sites, first reporting severe damage and later downplaying it as limited. Responding to CNN’s claims on Truth Social, Trump lashed out at the media, calling the report a “scam.” He wrote:

“Which scoundrel in the Fake News media is saying that President Trump wants to give Iran $30 billion to build non-military nuclear facilities? Never even heard of such a ridiculous idea.”

Since April, indirect talks have reportedly been underway between Washington and Tehran, aiming to establish a new diplomatic framework around Iran’s nuclear program. While Iran insists its nuclear activities are peaceful, the U.S. has maintained its goal is to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.

Earlier this week, Trump also announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran to end ongoing hostilities. Israel, widely believed to be the only nuclear-armed state in the Middle East, had claimed its recent strikes on Iran were meant to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. In contrast, Iran remains a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and no credible evidence has emerged suggesting it has an active, coordinated nuclear weapons program.

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