Iran Sets Conditions for Preliminary Agreement: Release of Frozen Assets Required

Iran has made clear that any preliminary accord must be contingent upon the unfreezing of at least a portion of its seized assets, according to statements from the Tasnim News Agency.

The Iranian government reaffirmed its determination to exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz through all available means, with further details on this position to be disclosed in coming days. Officials stressed that the situation at Hormuz would remain unchanged should the maritime blockade persist.

Tehran has not yet accepted any measures tied to its nuclear program, maintaining that such discussions must be linked to the restoration of frozen Iranian funds. The linkage between nuclear negotiations and asset release appears to be a core Iranian position in any potential understanding with international parties.