According to an Iranian official speaking to CNN, a potential peace accord between the United States and Iran is contingent upon the Trump administration unfreezing $24 billion in Iranian assets. The official warned that should hostilities resume without progress, the US risks entering an unstable situation. Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, addressed CNN, stating that negotiations have reached an impasse.
Rezaei asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump must resolve this deadlock, emphasizing that the responsibility for the next steps rests with the Trump administration. Reports indicate that Iran has specified the disbursement of these funds.
Specifically, Tehran has requested the immediate release of $12 billion from the frozen assets upon the signing of any temporary agreement with the United States, with an additional $12 billion to be released at a subsequent time. American officials have expressed concern regarding the potential fallout of any escalation. The underlying tension centers on the financial measures imposed on Iran and the necessary diplomatic steps required to move toward a comprehensive agreement.
The statements from the Iranian side underscore the financial prerequisites they view as essential for any de-escalation pathway, placing the onus of action on the current U.S. political leadership.
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