Iran says frozen funds keyfrozen funds key to progress in US talks
Iran said in Tehran on Saturday that the release of frozen Iranian funds is now a key issue in talks with Washington aimed at ending the war between the two countries.
A senior Iranian official also framed the money as a test of trust, making the dispute part of wider efforts to reach a deal and prevent further escalation.
Iranian Perspective
Iranian officials say access to frozen funds is central to any progress with Washington. They present the money as both a practical demand and a measure of whether the United States is ready for a serious agreement.
US Perspective
From Washington’s side, the reported talks appear tied to broader bargaining over conflict de-escalation and a possible deal. The frozen assets issue is likely being weighed alongside security demands and diplomatic conditions.
- Iran and the United States have had no formal diplomatic relations since 1980.
- Asset freezes are often used as leverage in sanctions disputes and hostage-style negotiations.
- Talks over blocked money have long been a recurring feature of Iran-West diplomacy.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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