Negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached an impasse over Tehran’s demand for the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, according to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
In comments to CNN, Rezaei described the demand as a test of Washington’s willingness to build trust, arguing that progress in negotiations depends on the Trump administration’s response.
According to the report, U.S. officials remain reluctant to release the funds, viewing them as one of the primary sources of leverage in ongoing discussions with Tehran.
A potential peace deal between the United States and Iran hinges on the Trump administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, a top Iranian official told CNN, warning that the US would "enter into a dark corridor" should it resume fighting.… pic.twitter.com/KlB14k7BOG
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Rezaei also issued a warning against renewed military confrontation, claiming Iran is prepared for further conflict if diplomacy collapses.
He said any future hostilities could extend beyond the Persian Gulf and affect other strategic waterways, including the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
The remarks come as efforts continue to preserve a fragile ceasefire and expand talks on Iran’s nuclear activities.
Rezaei dismissed the possibility of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Iran’s supreme leader, describing diplomatic efforts as stalled for the foreseeable future.
The comments underscore the significant obstacles that remain as both sides attempt to negotiate a broader framework for regional security and Iran’s nuclear program.
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