According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Saturday, April 11, 2026, United States has dismissed reports suggesting it agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in foreign accounts, describing the claims as inaccurate and premature.
A U.S. official, speaking on Saturday, clarified that no such agreement had been reached with Iran, contrary to media reports circulating earlier in the day. The official stressed that discussions between the two sides had not even commenced at the time the reports were published, making any suggestion of a financial deal unfounded.
The clarification comes as delegations from Washington and Tehran prepare to meet in Islamabad for high-level negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The talks are being hosted by Pakistan, which has taken on a key diplomatic role in efforts to de-escalate tensions between both nations.
According to diplomatic sources, the upcoming meeting is expected to focus on a potential framework for a lasting ceasefire, as well as broader security and humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict. While speculation about possible concessions has been widespread, U.S. officials insist that no agreements particularly those involving financial assets have been finalized.
The issue of frozen Iranian funds has long been a sensitive topic in U.S.-Iran relations, often tied to broader negotiations over sanctions and regional security. However, Washington’s latest statement indicates that such matters are not yet on the table in any formal or concluded capacity.
The peace talks follow a temporary two-week ceasefire brokered earlier in the week, also facilitated by Pakistan. The truce provided a brief pause in hostilities after weeks of intense fighting that began with a U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran on February 28.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Iranian authorities report that nearly 3,000 people have been killed since the outbreak of hostilities. On the U.S. side, at least 13 service members have lost their lives, while dozens more have been injured……See More
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