Key facts
- President Trump stated Iranian assets will remain frozen until a peace deal is reached.
- Sanctions relief will only be considered after a final agreement with Iran.
- Trump indicated a willingness to speak with Iran's supreme leader.
- Trump stated both Israel and Iran are looking to an immediate ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran's assets will remain frozen and sanctions will continue until a comprehensive peace deal is finalized. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire, with final negotiations on peace proceeding. He emphasized that the blockade would remain in full force until a "Final Deal" is reached, suggesting that matters should move quickly. Trump also indicated a willingness to speak with Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, but only after a peace agreement is secured. He clarified that Lebanon is not a condition for any short-term deal with Tehran.