Iran Claims US Agreed to Unfreeze Assets in Islamabad Talks; Washington Denies Deal
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Saturday that the United States agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks during ongoing negotiations in Islamabad, framing the move as evidence of American "seriousness" in reaching a broader accord. The U.S. State Department denied the claim, stating no such agreement had been reached. The assertion—if true—would represent a significant concession in the stalled Iran-U.S. diplomatic process and potentially unlock billions in Iranian funds. The conflicting statements underscore the fragility of the talks and disagreement over what has actually been negotiated.
Verified
- ✓Iran-US talks are occurring in Islamabad. (Source: WION/Reuters reporting)
- ✓An Iranian source claimed the U.S. agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets in Qatar and other foreign banks. (Source: Reuters)
- ✓The U.S. State Department denied agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets. (Source: WION headline)
- ✓The Iranian source linked asset unfreezing to ensuring safe passage. (Source: WION/Reuters description)
Interpretation
- ~The Iranian characterization frames asset unfreezing as a sign of U.S. 'seriousness' in negotiations. (Source: Iranian official statement to Reuters)
- ~The U.S. denial suggests disagreement over what commitments have been made during talks. (Source: WION reporting of conflicting positions)
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- April 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM PDT
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