UMVA has learned that a senior U.S. official has vehemently dismissed Tehran’s claim of unconditional access to $12 billion in frozen assets, insisting no funds will move until Iran fulfills its commitments.
Iranian officials have been echoing a narrative that the upcoming memorandum of understanding includes a pre‑negotiation release of half the frozen wealth, alongside a lift of maritime sanctions.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the draft document references a 60‑day negotiation window during which $24 billion could be unfrozen, but it explicitly ties any disbursement to concrete Iranian actions.
The U.S. representative labeled the Iranian storyline as pure “spin,” emphasizing that the deal operates on a pay‑for‑performance basis, not on goodwill or empty promises.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the United States will not release any portion of the frozen assets before Iran demonstrates compliance with the agreed‑upon terms.
This stance mirrors longstanding U.S. policy: economic relief is contingent upon Tehran’s tangible steps toward ending hostilities, securing the Strait of Hormuz, and dismantling its nuclear program.
The anticipated signing ceremony in Switzerland, set for Friday, will mark the formal start of the negotiation period, but the release of funds remains firmly linked to verified Iranian performance.
