Iranian assets

Tehran criticized President Trump's threat to use frozen Iranian assets as 'incendiary'. Trump stated that damages would be paid using Iranian money controlled by the US.

US President Donald Trump told farmers that unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase American agricultural products, including wheat, soybeans, and corn. He stated that these funds will be spent on supporting US agriculture.

Vice President JD Vance stated that talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland established a 'good foundation' for ending the war initiated by the U.S. and Israel in late February. The negotiations included agreements on an interim deal, a 60-day U.S. Treasury license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil, and potential unfreezing of Iranian assets for purchasing U.S. agricultural products. Technical discussions continue despite challenges from Trump's controversial remarks.

US Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in peace talks with Iran, noting a solid foundation for a final agreement. He mentioned threats from the Iranian delegation but emphasized continued negotiations and a potential plan to unfreeze Iranian assets through a process involving the US, Qatar, and purchases of American agricultural goods. IAEA nuclear inspectors are set to arrive in Iran to verify compliance.

The Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in rebuilding from war damage, as reported by CBS News citing a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thoughts.

The US is considering redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf countries to aid reconstruction after attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. This move, part of the Trump administration's plan, involves $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets central to peace talks, with concerns it may hinder negotiations but could gain support from affected Gulf allies.

The Treasury Department is considering allowing Gulf allies to access frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages sustained in the war. This potential move aims to facilitate recovery for Gulf allies using assets currently held due to sanctions.

President Trump stated the U.S. would unfreeze Iranian assets only after a peace deal is reached. He declined to confirm lifting sanctions during an NBC interview.

Israel struck southern Beirut, targeting Hezbollah command centers in response to attacks on northern Israel. Donald Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions before a peace deal is reached.

The US is considering using Iranian assets to compensate Gulf allies for war damage. This proposal emerges amid strained relations between the Trump administration and regional partners due to conflict.

The Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking as reported by CBS News.

The Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking.

A US-Iran peace agreement did not materialize as President Donald Trump delayed negotiations, citing concerns over unfreezing Iranian assets. Iranian officials accused the US of making excessive demands, and a formal response could take three days, according to an American official.