Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:00am on 11 Apr 2026,Saturday International
Confusion emerged during ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations in Islamabad after reports claimed Washington had agreed to release billions in frozen Iranian assets. The claim, based on Iranian sources and reported by Reuters, suggested the move was linked to securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the White House quickly denied any such agreement, calling the reports inaccurate. The disputed funds—around $6 billion from Iranian oil sales—have been frozen since 2018 under US sanctions. The conflicting narratives highlight deep mistrust between both sides as high-stakes talks continue, with Iran insisting asset release is a key precondition for broader negotiations.(PC: AP)
