Iran demands $24 billion in frozen assets before any deal with Trump
Key takeaways
- However, a major obstacle remains unresolved: Tehran’s demand that Washington release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets before any formal agreement can be finalized.
- According to Iranian officials, recent diplomatic contacts have helped ease several points of contention that had stalled negotiations for months.
- Despite the progress, Iranian leaders have made clear that the restoration of frozen assets remains a fundamental precondition for any agreement.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran are showing signs of progress, with Pakistan playing an increasingly significant mediating role. However, a major obstacle remains unresolved: Tehran’s demand that Washington release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets before any formal agreement can be finalized.
According to Iranian officials, recent diplomatic contacts have helped ease several points of contention that had stalled negotiations for months. Sources familiar with the discussions say Pakistan’s involvement, including the recent visit of Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran, has contributed to narrowing differences between the two sides and reopening channels for dialogue.
Despite the progress, Iranian leaders have made clear that the restoration of frozen assets remains a fundamental precondition for any agreement.