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Why Releasing Iran’s Assets Is a Political Headache for Trump

The US is facilitating the release of blocked Iranian funds as part of a deal to end its three-month war with Iran. This move occurs within the context of decades of US economic pressure on Iran, including the freezing of billions of dollars of Iranian assets globally.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM EDT

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