US to Release Frozen Iranian Assets to Bolster Islamabad Talks

A senior Iranian source tells Reuters that Washington has agreed to unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian funds held in Qatar and other foreign banks. The move is seen as a sign of seriousness in upcoming negotiations in Islamabad and is directly linked to ensuring safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. While an exact figure was not officially confirmed, a second source put the amount at around $6 billion. Qatar’s foreign ministry has yet to comment. The author views this development as a clear victory for Iran, calling it the “new sheriff in town” and suggesting that the US has been forced to accept Iran’s preconditions. They predict that Western powers will soon admit Iran holds the upper hand in these talks.

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