US to Release $12B in Frozen Iranian Assets Before Negotiations Begin
💰 ASSETS — Iran's state agency is publishing MOU terms. Washington hasn't confirmed this one. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Pre-negotiation asset release is a sequencing concession — Iran gets economic relief before talks begin, removing its leverage to walk away. IRGC hardliners demanded upfront payment; this satisfies it. If Washington confirms, Congress will revolt. If Washington contradicts Mehr's reading, the MOU's credibility fractures before implementation starts.
