United States President Donald Trump has stated that there has been no contact between his administration and the Iranian government following the recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He categorically denied having made any offer of cooperation to Tehran.
In a post on his social media platform “Truth Social,” Trump responded to comments made by Democratic Senator Chris Coons, saying:
“Someone tell that Democrat senator that I offered nothing to Iran.”
Trump added that, unlike his predecessor Barack Obama, he would never pay billions of dollars to Tehran, emphasizing that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has already lost all relevance.
His statement comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East, following a dramatic escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Background of the Escalation
On June 13, Israel launched a wave of coordinated strikes on nuclear and military sites across several Iranian cities.
Among the casualties were:
The Chief of the General Staff
The Commander of the Revolutionary Guard
Nine nuclear scientists
According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, the strikes resulted in 606 civilian deaths and 5,332 injuries.
In response, Iran fired missiles at Israeli targets, causing 28 deaths and over 1,270 injuries, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
On June 22, the United States intervened militarily, striking three nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan.
A day later, on June 23, Iran retaliated by targeting the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missile strikes.
On June 24, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, though he did not provide any details regarding the terms or guarantees of the truce.
The situation has raised serious international concerns about a wider regional war, as global powers urge both sides to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.
