Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaei says progress in negotiations with the United States depends on the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Speaking to CNN, Rezaei—an adviser associated with Iran’s supreme leadership—describes the demand as a “test of trust” for U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that a potential peace agreement cannot move forward while the funds remain inaccessible. He characterizes the talks as stalled and says the decision rests with Trump to address the deadlock by allowing the release of the money.
Rezaei also warns that if the United States attacks Iran again, Iran may respond with broader military measures. While the sources describe his position and the conditions he links to any agreement, they do not provide independent confirmation of U.S. intentions regarding the assets or details of any finalized terms. Overall, the reporting centers on Iran’s stated linkage between the $24 billion and advancing U.S.-Iran discussions, framed by Iran as a trust-building measure.
