Iranian Officials Say US Agrees to Release $6 Billion Frozen Assets Ahead of Hormuz-Linked Islamabad Talks
Iranian officials and a senior source stated that the United States has agreed to release approximately $6 billion of Iran's frozen assets held in banks in Qatar and other locations.
The move is described as a confidence-building measure ahead of high-stakes talks in Islamabad linked to securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamabad is hosting the US-Iran talks as a mediator under tight security, the sources said.
The claim, citing a Reuters report, was covered by Khaama Press on April 11, 2026, with corroboration from multiple outlets reporting the same details.
No immediate confirmation has been issued by US authorities.
Iranian sources view the potential release as signaling Washington's seriousness amid ongoing tensions over sanctions and regional issues.
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