Tehran is seeking quick access to its frozen funds, which remains a major hurdle to a deal with Washington to end the war. Iranian officials have indicated that the release of these funds would build the trust needed to reach a lasting agreement.
Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, stated that the US$24 billion represents a test of trust that Iran wants to have with Trump.
Appearing on Meet the Press, Trump expressed willingness to speak with Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. He stated that the U.S. will help Iran eliminate its enriched uranium if a peace deal is reached.
Despite these potential steps toward a deal, Trump warned of harsh military action if talks fail.