Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader stated that U.S.-Iran negotiations are currently at a deadlock, placing the responsibility on President Trump to resolve the situation. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to unfreeze Iranian assets as a gesture of trust. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise with fighting involving Hezbollah and Israel complicating the prospects for peace.
- ▪Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, indicated that U.S.-Iran talks are stalled.
- ▪Rezaei urged the U.S. to unfreeze billions in Iranian assets as a sign of trust-building.
- ▪President Trump mentioned that the Iran war could conclude either through negotiations or in a more difficult manner.
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Live Live Updates: Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court" By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh, Mark Osborne Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 5:54 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:An adviser to Iran's supreme leader told CNN that U.S.-Iran negotiations are "at a deadlock" and "the ball is in Trump's court," urging the U.S. to unfreeze billions in Iranian assets.
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