According to reports from Iranian media, the United States is expected to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets ahead of the next round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, signaling a possible breakthrough in efforts to ease long-standing tensions.
The report, published by Iran’s Mehr News Agency, refers to a 14-point memorandum of understanding allegedly agreed upon by both sides. It states that around $12 billion could be released before formal talks begin, while a total of $24 billion may be unblocked over a 60-day negotiation period as part of wider confidence-building measures.
Sources claim that nearly half of the funds would be made accessible prior to the start of discussions, reflecting a significant step toward financial relief for Iran. However, the document has not yet been officially confirmed by either government, leaving uncertainty over the exact details of the arrangement.
The reported move is being viewed as a sign of progress ahead of the upcoming negotiations, with analysts suggesting that financial easing could help create a more favorable environment for dialogue and potentially open the door to broader diplomatic understandings in the near future.