The United States has not agreed to release any Iranian frozen assets, a senior US official told CBS News, pushing back against earlier reports. Vice President JD Vance met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, but talks have not begun and no agreements have been discussed, officials said.
Asset Release Seen As 'Goodwill Gesture'
]Earlier Reuters reported citing a senior Iranian source, the United States has agreed to release Tehran’s frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks.
Iran views the move as a test of goodwill and an indication that Washington is serious about pursuing a durable peace agreement.
The Pakistani capital remains at the centre of global attention as delegations from both sides engage in what are being described as “make-or-break” negotiations.
The talks aim to convert a fragile, six-week ceasefire into a lasting peace framework, marking the first direct engagement since the conflict escalated.
Regional Reactions Begin To Emerge
The development has drawn reactions from across the region, with Hamas welcoming the talks.
The group expressed hope that the negotiations would lead to a comprehensive end to hostilities and contribute to broader regional stability.
High Stakes, Uncertain Outcome
While the reported move on frozen assets signals a possible opening, significant differences remain between the two sides.
Whether this gesture translates into concrete progress will depend on how both Washington and Tehran navigate the complex issues on the negotiating table.
