Trump rules out unfreezing Iran assets before deal
Trump stated he will not lift sanctions or unfreeze Iranian assets until a deal is finalized. He noted Lebanon need not be part of a short-term agreement.
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United States President Donald Trump will maintain all sanctions and frozen assets on Iran until a formal peace agreement is finalized. This decision preserves the current economic pressure campaign and follows recent diplomatic overtures regarding a potential deal. The stance ensures that Iranian energy and financial markets remain isolated from global capital flows until specific behavioral benchmarks are met.
