Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $15b in assets
Iranian state media reported a draft deal with the US that includes the release of $12 billion in frozen assets. This claim was dismissed by the White House, which stated that no money would be exchanged. Additionally, the report contradicted US President Trump's assertion regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran's state TV claimed a proposed MoU would release $12 billion in frozen assets within 60 days.
- ▪The White House dismissed similar reports as a fabrication.
- ▪Trump stated that no money will be exchanged in any deal, contradicting Iranian media reports.
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| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 05:36:24 +0800 |
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Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $15b in assetsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Iranian woman walking next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran on May 30PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 31, 2026, 05:36 AMUpdated May 31, 2026, 05:37 AMListenSummariseIranian state media claimed a proposed MoU would release US$12 billion in frozen assets within 60 days; the White House previously dismissed similar reports.US President Trump stated "no money will be exchanged" in any deal, directly contradicting Iranian media reports regarding the US$12 billion.Iran's state TV asserted Tehran would manage the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Trump's claim that Iran would reopen it for unrestricted shipping.AI generatedTEHRAN - Iranian state media reported…
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