US, Pakistan Predict Sunday Iran Deal for $25 Billion Assets as Tehran Withholds Final Approval
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Updated · WKZO · Jun 14
US, Pakistan Predict Sunday Iran Deal for $25 Billion Assets as Tehran Withholds Final Approval
3 articles · Updated · WKZO · Jun 14
Summary
$25 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released under a draft U.S.-Iran framework, but Tehran said Sunday it still had not made a final decision and signaled signing may slip by days.
Trump and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif still forecast a Sunday electronic signing, while Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran to try to close political, legal and technical gaps.
The draft would have Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and maintain its nuclear status quo during 60 days of talks; the U.S. would then lift its naval blockade and waive sanctions on Iranian oil.
Clashes continued even as talks advanced: U.S. forces shot down Iranian drones near the strait, and Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut after projectile fire into northern Israel.
Hardline protests in Iran and Israeli resistance to limits on Lebanon operations underscored how fragile any deal remains after a war that has disrupted a route carrying 20% of global oil shipments.
The U.S. and Iran may agree to peace, but will regional powers like Israel accept the terms of the deal?
A peace deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but who will control this vital waterway and at what cost?
With Iran's nuclear knowledge secured, can this deal truly prevent the future development of a weapon?
Navigating the 2026 Iran-US 14-Point Agreement: Blockades, Nuclear Commitments, and Regional Power Plays
Overview
As of June 12, 2026, diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran are centered on a 14-point settlement plan, aiming to de-escalate tensions and provide a path toward sanctions relief. The United States has agreed to halt any increase in military deployment and refrain from new economic sanctions during negotiations, creating a more open environment for dialogue. These commitments are designed to prevent further escalation while a lasting resolution is pursued. The settlement plan is part of broader talks to establish a framework for peace, highlighting the urgent need for cooperation to address immediate regional and global risks.