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Trump Admin Considers Unfreezing $20 Billion in Iranian Assets for Deal
Discussion on Unfreezing Iranian Assets
The Trump administration is reportedly considering unfreezing approximately $20 billion (about 3 trillion KRW) in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Insiders suggest that officials hope for a comprehensive war termination agreement to be finalized as early as this weekend, though some disagreements persist. The unfreezing of assets is likely to spark considerable concern among conservatives who view it as an economic benefit to Iran. President Trump has previously criticized similar actions by former President Obama, notably a 2016 arrangement that provided Iran with $400 million in cash.
Key Issues in Nuclear Talks and Trump's Stance
A primary sticking point in the U.S.-Iran talks is the duration of Iran's agreement to cease uranium enrichment, as well as issues concerning the recovery of nuclear materials held by the Iranian government. One proposal includes unfreezing assets in exchange for Iran surrendering its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. Iran is reportedly seeking the unfreezing of assets exceeding $20 billion and substantial sanctions relief. Negotiations are ongoing and have not yet been concluded. On the 17th, Trump stated that Iran had agreed to "everything," including a halt to uranium enrichment, and clarified that there would be no monetary exchanges in a peace agreement to end the war.
*Source: CNN (2026-04-18)*
