Iran Says Frozen Assets Must Be Released Before Any Deal

Iran said frozen assets must be released at the outset of any possible agreement, rejecting any link between that demand and enriched nuclear material. Tehran said it has not made any commitments at this stage on the details of the nuclear file and has not yet reached a final agreement with the United States. The Iranian position comes as talks remain incomplete, with differences still persisting between the two sides on several provisions. Iran has sought to separate the question of its frozen assets from the nuclear issue, signaling that it will not accept the two being bundled together. US President Donald Trump also said negotiations for an agreement with Iran have not been completed. His remarks underscore that the two sides remain short of a final understanding despite the ongoing diplomatic process.