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US denies Iran’s claim that it will get $12 bln from its frozen assets — Axios According to the portal, Iran will not be able to get the sum from its frozen funds unconditionally before a 60-day period of negotiations starts

What are Iran's billion-dollar frozen assets—and why is Tehran ... Iran’s frozen assets are funds held in foreign banks that Tehran cannot access due to international sanctions. These include oil revenues, foreign exchange reserves and other state-controlled holdings accumulated over years of restricted trade. Diplomatic tensions sharpened on Saturday as the United States firmly denied claims that it had agreed to release Iran’s frozen assets, even as negotiations to end the Middle East conflict began in Islamabad. The dispute highlights how financial restrictions have become central to geopolitical bargaining. While an unnamed Iranian source suggested progress had been made, a senior White House official dismissed the assertion outright, stating: “False. The meetings have not even started yet.” The contradiction sets the tone for talks that remain precarious and closely watched. Iran’s frozen assets are funds held in foreign banks that Tehran cannot access due to international sanctions. These include oil revenues, foreign exchange reserves and other state-controlled holdings accumulated over years of restricted trade. A portion of these funds is held in countries such as Qatar…

US rejects Iranian claims on frozen funds under deal - Axios A senior US official rejected Iranian claims that Tehran would receive billions of dollars in frozen funds before negotiations on a final agreement begin, calling the characterization a "spin." Speaking to Axios, the official denied reports that Iran would gain unconditional access to $12 billion in blocked assets before the start of the 60-day negotiating period. "This is completely not true," the official said. "This is a pay-for-performance deal and no frozen funds will be released without the Iranians implementing their commitments." Iranian officials have said final negotiations will begin only after key commitments are implemented, including the release of some frozen assets and the lifting of the maritime blockade.

It's Iran's own frozen assets held in foreign banks (China, Iraq, Qatar, Oman), not U.S. taxpayer money. The U.S. can freeze or redirect those funds through sanctions, but there's no mechanism for Trump to personally take them. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Devil Is In The Details -Iranian media claim Tehran will get immediate access to frozen funds simply for signing. U.S. officials adamantly deny that. -U.S. official said Iran receive "gestures" — sanctions relief or frozen fund access — in exchange for gestures of compliance. tinyurl.com/yc822tbh

Iran demands 50% of frozen assets released immediately in any US deal. Deputy FM Gharibabadi says Tehran wants its "illegally frozen" funds back, with the rest unfrozen within 1-2 months. An MOU will detail access. #Iran #US #sanctions

Iran demands immediate release of 50% of frozen assets upon any understanding with US Tehran would only consider any draft agreement final with the US if its “interests and concerns are fully considered."”

Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy ‘required goods’ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran alone would decide how to use the released assets, “in whatever way is most beneficial and favourable to the country”.

Devil Is In The Details -Iranian media claim Tehran will get immediate access to frozen funds simply for signing. U.S. officials adamantly deny that. -U.S. official said Iran receive "gestures" — sanctions relief or frozen fund access — in exchange for gestures of compliance. tinyurl.com/yc822tbh

Devil Is In The Details -Iranian media claim Tehran will get immediate access to frozen funds simply for signing. U.S. officials adamantly deny that. -U.S. official said Iran receive "gestures" — sanctions relief or frozen fund access — in exchange for gestures of compliance. tinyurl.com/yc822tbh

Iran urges ‘unconditional’ release of all its frozen assets; US defies A senior Iranian security official urges the US to unconditionally release all the country’s frozen assets.

Iran demands US unfreeze 50% of its overseas assets as part of any potential deal This is Iran's money, which the United States has illegally frozen, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said