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Conflicting reports have emerged over whether the United States has agreed to unfreeze up to $6 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations in Islamabad. Iranian sources claim the move signals Washington’s seriousness and is linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. However, U.S. officials have denied any such decision, creating uncertainty around the issue. The funds, originally frozen in 2018 and tied to Iranian oil sales, were briefly released during a 2023 prisoner swap before being blocked again. As talks continue, the fate of these assets has become a key point of tension. Watch