Trump Scraps Iran Aid After Khamenei 'Victory' Claim

US President Donald Trump announced he was considering easing sanctions and supporting Iran's post-war recovery, including access to billions for a civilian nuclear energy program, provided Iran halted uranium enrichment. However, Trump reversed this position after Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei publicly claimed victory over Israel and the US, a claim Trump denounced as false and hostile. Trump described Khamenei's remarks as ungrateful and immediately ended all discussions of sanction relief and support. He also stated he personally intervened to prevent both Israeli and US military strikes that could have killed Khamenei or caused substantial Iranian casualties, asserting he 'saved' Khamenei from death. Trump warned that continued Iranian hostility would worsen the country's situation and emphasized that diplomacy would benefit Iran more than antagonism. The decision reflects ongoing tensions and military actions between Iran and Israel.