Senior US officials have clarified that the $12 billion in frozen Iranian funds will not be released until Tehran takes 'real and tangible steps,' according to a report.
Amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, senior US administration officials have stated that $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets will not be released unless Iran demonstrates 'real and tangible steps.' The statement, reported Monday morning, reinforces the US position that any financial relief is tied to performance, mirroring denials issued earlier by a senior Trump official who rejected claims of an upfront $12 billion payout upon deal approval — as The Zioneer reported at 06:26. This hardline messaging follows weeks of back-and-forth: on Friday, a US official said no frozen funds would be released until Iran fulfills commitments, while Vice President Vance on Thursday rebutted 'false information' about upfront cash for Tehran. Iran has demanded immediate release of funds, with an IRGC commander issuing an ultimatum last Wednesday linking cash payment to any nuclear deal. The administration's latest clarification suggests Washington is holding firm on its conditions.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS official: No frozen funds released until Iran fulfills commitments
- DevelopingSenior US official: $300 billion investment fund for Iran hinges on nuclear compliance
- DevelopingKhamenei adviser: Trump agreed to release $24B in frozen Iranian assets but won't say so publicly
- DevelopingIran demands cash; US conditions aid on tangible steps
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