Iran17 Apr
Trump: Iran agreed to stop backing Hezbollah, Hamas
President Trump told CBS that Iran agreed to stop funding Hezbollah and Hamas.
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President Donald Trump has claimed in a CBS News interview that Iran has agreed to stop backing proxy terrorist groups across the Middle East, specifically naming Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. This is part of a series of public assertions by Trump regarding a potential deal with Iran. Iranian officials have repeatedly and categorically denied these claims, stating that no such agreements exist. The conflicting statements highlight the ongoing public dispute between the two nations as negotiations continue.
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17 Apr@Worldsource24
Trump provided a more general and effusive assessment of the deal, stating Iran has agreed to everything and calling it a wonderful deal.
17 Apr@Faytuks
Trump specifically added that Iran agreed to stop backing proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
17 AprIntel Slava
Trump's statement now includes that Iran will cut off support for Hezbollah and regional groups.
17 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES
Trump specified that the Iranian promise includes stopping financial support for Hezbollah and Hamas.
17 Apr@MonitorX99800
CBS News is now reporting the claim, adding a major U.S. network as a source.
17 Apr@sentdefender
Trump specifically named the Houthis as an additional proxy group Iran has agreed to stop backing, expanding on his previous claims about Hamas and Hezbollah.
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