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Iran Demands Partial Release of Frozen Assets in US Negotiations

Jun 05, 2026 07:25 PM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,sanctions,asset-freeze,iran-us-negotiations

Summary

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Tehran requires the immediate release of at least half of its frozen assets as a condition for any memorandum of understanding with the United States. This demand highlights the economic leverage being used in diplomatic negotiations, which are critical for de-escalating tensions in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Iran says half of frozen assets should be released immediately Iran’s Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is seeking the immediate release of at least half of its frozen assets as part of any memorandum of understanding with the United States. Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Ghari...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Stated that half of frozen assets must be released immediately as part of any agreement with the US.

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of Iran's demands regarding asset release in potential memorandum of understanding.

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