Trump Rejects $24 Billion ‘Trust Gesture’ from Iran

The Standoff Over Frozen Assets

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on June 7, 2026, that he will not release frozen Iranian assets prior to reaching a formal peace agreement. Rejecting Tehran’s demands for a $24 billion “trust gesture,” Trump stated that negotiations regarding the country’s nuclear program remain the primary focus for any future diplomatic progress. The Standoff Over … Read more