US-Iran Negotiations Stalled Over Economic Relief and Asset Unfreezing
Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain stalled due to unresolved issues, including the unfreezing of Iranian assets. A senior Trump administration official indicated that while an agreement is close, key gaps persist. President Trump announced that 'no money will be exchanged,' referring to frozen Iranian assets, which Iran demands as a precondition for nuclear talks. The US Central Command continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iranian ports, impacting Iran's ability to raise revenue. Iran seeks unrestricted access to its frozen assets to support its military reconstitution amid US sanctions.