White House Dismisses Rumors of Iranian Asset Transfers

Amid ongoing high-level peace talks in Islamabad between the United States and Iran, Washington has firmly denied reports suggesting any agreement to release Tehran’s frozen assets.

A senior official from the White House stated clearly that the United States has not reached any understanding بشأن the release of Iranian assets.

Earlier, Reuters had reported, citing a senior Iranian source, that the United States had agreed to release Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks as a gesture of goodwill ahead of negotiations. The report also claimed that the move was tied to ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

It is worth noting that around $6 billion in Iranian-linked funds have been frozen in various stages since 2018 due to sanctions. The issue has drawn significant international attention, prompting speculation during the sensitive phase of negotiations.

As delegations from Washington and Tehran continue discussions under Pakistan’s mediation for a potential long-term peace agreement, the US response appears aimed at clarifying confusion and managing expectations.

Analysts say that such conflicting claims over a sensitive issue like asset release highlight a persistent trust deficit between the two sides at this critical stage of negotiations. Representatives from both countries are currently working on the core terms of a possible agreement in Islamabad.