Despite President Donald Trump’s promises that frozen funds and assets held by the Americans would not reach Iran without concrete action on the ground—the reality behind the scenes appears different. As early as next week, at least some of Iran’s frozen assets and funds are expected to be released.
The amounts could reach tens of millions of dollars, alongside various commitments related to oil and petrochemical sales. These are expected to be released during the negotiation period and initial implementation phase beginning next week.
The Vague Clause and the Denial Mechanism
A source familiar with the agreement’s details reveals the political mechanism behind the wording: “They built it in such a way that both sides can deny or confirm it as needed.”
Evidence of this double game can be found in Section 11 of the memorandum of understanding, which states: “The United States commits that as progress is made in negotiations toward a final agreement, Iran’s frozen or restricted funds and assets will be released and made fully available to it.”
The clause exposes a “deliberate ambiguity” with no defined timeline, allowing both sides to transfer the funds while denying the move.