Iran media says negotiators seek $24 billion asset release in U.S. deal
Iranian media reports that Tehran's negotiators are seeking the release of approximately $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a deal to end the war with the United States. A top Iranian delegation is currently in Qatar to finalize a 14-point framework for this agreement. The negotiations include discussions on the phased release of these assets, with an initial amount of $12 billion expected to be accessible soon.
- ▪Iran is negotiating for the release of around $24 billion in frozen assets abroad.
- ▪A top Iranian delegation is in Qatar to finalize a 14-point framework for a deal.
- ▪The negotiations include an initial phase where $12 billion is expected to be made available.
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Iranian media said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) that Tehran's negotiators were seeking the release of around $24 billion in frozen assets abroad as part of a process aimed at ending the war with the United States.The report by Tasnim news agency came as a top Iranian delegation was in Qatar, and after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28. U.S. has shown flexibility on Iran maintaining limited nuclear activities, source says"Iran's frozen assets are to be released during the course of the negotiations, and this amount is estimated at $24 billion in accordance with the 14-point memorandum of understanding," Tasnim quoted an unnamed source close to the negotiating team as…
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