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Iran Says It Will Receive $24 Billion in Frozen Assets
Iranian media say half of the funds would be released before talks, while a senior U.S. official denies any unconditional payment.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a completed deal to end the war between the United States and Iran, with the pact calling for immediate termination of military operations across all fronts.
- Trump authorized reopening the Strait of Hormuz 'toll free' and ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, addressing months of shipping lane closures that had strained global energy supplies.
- Mehr reported a memorandum stipulating $12 billion in frozen assets released before negotiations begin, but a senior US official rejected this account as 'spin,' calling it a 'pay-for-performance' deal requiring Iranian compliance.
- The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy expressed readiness to lift sanctions on Iran, contingent upon verifiable steps regarding its nuclear program and coordinated work with the US and regional partners.
- Negotiations will span 60 days to address nuclear issues, with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi noting the memorandum will be signed in Switzerland this Friday, requiring verification of both nations' commitments.
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Total News Sources51
Leaning Left9Leaning Right16Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Right
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Right
47% Right
L 27%
C 26%
R 47%
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