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Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done
Trump said sanctions relief would come only after a deal, as talks with Tehran continue amid a fragile ceasefire.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told NBC News he will not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions before a peace deal is reached, rejecting upfront relief proposals amid ongoing talks.
- Peace negotiations hinge on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, adviser Mohsen Rezaei told CNN, as talks have continued since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.
- United States forces struck radar sites in the Strait of Hormuz after downing two drones on Saturday, while Trump stated the US will seize and destroy over 400 kg of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a team to assess damage costs for Gulf allies, as the United States considers redirecting Iranian assets for repairs following retaliatory strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Iran's parliament spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei threatened a 'decisive and painful response' to the Israeli attack on Beirut, signaling potential escalation as peace talks remain stalled.
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Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal is done
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Trump Won't Unfreeze Iranian Assets or Lift Sanctions Until Deal Completed
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Iran makes an agreement with the US on a permanent end to the war conditional on some of the frozen funds being released. Donald Trump does not want to be small.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right20Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
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- 56% of the sources lean Right
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C 19%
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