The New York Post quotes an American source in the White House saying the US made clear to Iran that frozen assets will not be released until progress is made on the nuclear issue. The report, citing a US source, follows weeks of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.
The New York Post reported Monday evening, citing an American source in the White House, that the United States has clarified to Iran that frozen Iranian assets will not be released unless progress is achieved on the nuclear file. The statement adds a firm US position to the ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the nuclear talks have been at a critical juncture. Last week, reports indicated the US applied heavy pressure on Iran not to retaliate and that no final agreement had been reached. An Israeli official also urged the US not to release frozen assets without sufficient safeguards. The new report from the Post appears to codify that position as official White House policy toward the negotiating table.
It remains unclear whether the statement signals a hardening of the US stance or a reiteration of existing policy. The report is based on a single US source and has not yet been corroborated by additional outlets. The negotiations continue with no public timeline for their conclusion.
- DevelopingUS official: No frozen funds released until Iran fulfills commitments
- StrongIran clarifies it won't implement deal without full sanctions relief and frozen funds
- StrongIran says talks with US continue, including mechanism for releasing frozen funds
- DevelopingIsraeli official urges US not to release frozen Iranian assets as part of MOU
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