Overview

• President Trump called reports of a potential deal a “hoax” on Truth Social and asserted that the United States is not in talks with Iran.
• Sen. Chris Coons cited CNN reporting that the administration considered offering Iran up to $30 billion in incentives and sanctions relief for halting its nuclear enrichment.
• Karoline Leavitt walked back the president’s remarks about planned discussions, saying no gathering with Iranian officials was on the docket.
• Special envoy Steve Witkoff characterized his back-channel exchanges as “promising” and expressed hope for a long-term peace agreement.
• The contrasting statements from Trump, his press secretary and his envoy highlight deep divisions within the administration over diplomacy versus maximum pressure.