frozen Iranian funds

Iran has stated that final deal negotiations will not commence until hostilities in Lebanon cease and the United States releases frozen Iranian funds. Qatar’s Prime Minister is meeting with US envoys amid ongoing tensions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran will not begin final negotiations with the US before key clauses of their memorandum of understanding (MoU) are implemented. The clauses include ceasing hostilities in Lebanon, removing the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, providing export waivers for Iranian oil products, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.

A US official confirmed that frozen Iranian funds have not been released and will remain frozen until Iran meets the terms of Trump's interim agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Treasury Department would oversee any future spending of these funds, with a significant portion allocated to purchasing US foodstuffs and medicines.

The United Arab Emirates denied media reports claiming it transferred money to Iran, stating no frozen Iranian funds have been released, moved, or routed through the country. The UAE rejected allegations that frozen Iranian assets passed through its banking system.

The UAE is releasing frozen Iranian funds to ease tensions with Iran and prevent either side from crossing 'red lines', as part of a US-led effort to push for a ceasefire.

The United States and Iran exchanged air attacks, with President Donald Trump threatening further strikes unless Iran agrees to a peace deal. Iranian sources indicated intensified talks on a preliminary agreement, including details about releasing frozen Iranian funds.

US president claims the Iranian energy hub will be captured soon, but he's unsure Americans can 'stomach' it; Qatari mediators leave Tehran after talks, sources say sticking point is frozen Iranian funds.

Iran and the US are negotiating an interim deal to release frozen Iranian funds, with Iran seeking $6 billion to $12 billion and the US proposing staged releases for humanitarian purposes. Both sides have reached a political understanding but remain divided on the mechanism for unfreezing assets.

Efforts to reach a preliminary deal between Iran and the U.S. have intensified despite strikes from both sides, as they discuss a mechanism for releasing frozen Iranian funds, according to Iranian sources and a European official.

The US is considering using Iranian funds to help Gulf states rebuild after damage inflicted by Iran, according to a source. This move could complicate ongoing peace talks, which have stalled over the release of frozen Iranian assets.

President Trump expressed optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, expecting a final agreement within days. The proposed deal includes the U.S. releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Iran halting enriched uranium stockpiles and agreeing to a moratorium on enrichment. Trump emphasized Israel's safety and called for an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon as part of the ceasefire.