Iran seeks $12B thaw in sanctions standoff
Iran is seeking the release of $12 billion in frozen assets as a precondition for advancing negotiations with the US, a demand that has stalled progress toward a broader sanctions agreement.

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Iran is seeking the release of $12 billion in frozen assets as a precondition for advancing negotiations with the US, a demand that has stalled progress toward a broader sanctions agreement.
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