INTERNATIONAL — June 13, 2026
Advisor to Iran's Leader Claims Trump Agreed to Release 24 Billion Dollars of Frozen Iranian Assets
Rezaei stated that Trump is afraid to announce the agreement explicitly due to Iran's authority. Negotiations mediated by Pakistan continue toward a memorandum to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Mohsen Rezaei, advisor to Iran's leader, claimed that Donald Trump has agreed to release 24 billion dollars of Iran's frozen assets but is refraining from announcing it explicitly.
Rezaei claimed that Donald Trump is afraid of negotiating with Iran due to Iran's authority.
Iran and the United States have been negotiating with Pakistan's mediation to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and the text of a possible memorandum of understanding is being finalized.
U.S. officials have stated that release of Iran's frozen assets depends on Iran's performance.
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Single source provides direct on-record attribution from named public figure Mohsen Rezaei (advisor to Iran's leader) with specific details on the claimed asset release amount and statements; the verifiable fact is that Rezaei said these things.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "afraid" of negotiating due to Iran's level of "authority" – these phrases attribute fear and power dynamics to the U.S. president in a way that frames Iran favorably and injects opinion into the reporting.
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