Frozen Iranian funds are a central point in talks between Tehran and Washington to end their conflict. Iran demands the release of its assets, estimated between 100 to 123 billion dollars. The war began on February 28, with a ceasefire taking effect on April 8. Diplomatic efforts continue, but tensions persist. Iran further warns of escalating the conflict if hostilities resume.

The dispute has emerged as one of the central obstacles preventing progress toward a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, which would be just the first step.

This is Iran's money, which the United States has illegally frozen, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said