Breakthrough in U.S.-Iran Asset Deal

A senior Iranian source claims the U.S. agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. This development is seen as a move toward a deal with Washington, with asset release directly linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior Iranian source announced on Saturday that the U.S. has consented to release Iranian frozen assets housed in Qatar and other foreign banks. This decision has been hailed as a sign of progressing negotiations with Washington, taking place in Islamabad.

The United States has yet to make any public statements regarding the asset unfreezing issue. The unnamed source emphasized the sensitivity of the matter and noted that the release of assets is intricately tied to securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

With the strategic Strait of Hormuz expected to be a vital topic in the talks, the development may be a significant factor in future negotiations. (Report by Parisa Hafezi; Edited by Jan Harvey)

(With inputs from agencies.)