Iran says the release of frozen Iranian assets is a key factor for making progress in talks with the United States. Both outlets report that Iran attributes stalled or limited advancement in negotiations to the status of these funds, implying that unfreezing would support further discussions. Neither source cites an official total for the value of the frozen assets. Free Malaysia Today notes that media reporting estimates the amount at between about US$100 billion and US$123 billion. The outlets present Iran’s position that progress depends on financial issues, while providing limited additional detail on the broader negotiation agenda or any specific commitments made by either side. The reporting therefore centers on Iran’s stated linkage between the fate of frozen assets and the prospects for successful US-Iran talks, alongside the lack of an officially confirmed figure for the total amount. The estimated range is presented as originating from media reports rather than from government or primary documentation.