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Iran Demands $24 Billion in Frozen Assets, Rules Out Meeting with Former US President Trump and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

ईरान ने पूर्व अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप और सर्वोच्च नेता अली खामेनेई की बैठक से इनकार किया, $24 अरब की जमी हुई संपत्ति की रिहाई की मांग

इराणने ट्रम्प भेटीला नकार दिला, $24 अब्ज गोठवलेल्या निधीची मागणी

ইরান ট্রাম্পের সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎ বাতিল করলো, $24 বিলিয়ন ফ্রিজ করা সম্পদ ফেরতের দাবি

டிரம்ப் உடனான சந்திப்பை நிராகரித்த ஈரான், $24 பில்லியன் முடக்கப்பட்ட நிதியை கோருகிறது

ట్రంప్‌తో సమావేశాన్ని తిరస్కరించిన ఇరాన్, $24 బిలియన్ల నిలిపివేసిన నిధులను డిమాండ్ చేసింది

ઈરાને ટ્રમ્પની મુલાકાત નકારી, $24 બિલિયનના સ્થિર ભંડોળની માંગ કરી

ਈਰਾਨ ਨੇ ਟਰੰਪ ਨਾਲ ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ ਰੱਦ ਕੀਤੀ, $24 ਬਿਲੀਅਨ ਦੀ ਜੰਮੀ ਹੋਈ ਫੰਡ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ

By AI News Desk 🕐 07 June 2026, 12:34 AM 🌍 World
Iran Rejects Trump Meeting, Demands $24 Billion Frozen Funds

In a groundbreaking exclusive interview from Tehran, CNN's Fred Pleitgen sat down with Mohsen Rezaei, a pivotal senior military advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This rare glimpse into the inner workings of Iran's leadership offered critical insights into the nation's stance on its tumultuous relationship with the United States. Rezaei, a key figure within the Supreme Leader's closely guarded inner circle—a leader unseen in public since his appointment—delivered a clear, unyielding message.

General Rezaei unequivocally shut down any prospect of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, signaling a deep chasm of distrust that persists between the two nations. The advisor laid out a non-negotiable condition for any potential US-Iran deal: the Trump administration must agree to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. This demand highlights the financial pressures Iran faces and its determination to leverage economic factors in diplomatic negotiations.

Rezaei’s Candid Remarks on US-Iran Relations

The interview, conducted under strict government permission but with CNN maintaining full editorial control, delved into several contentious issues. When questioned about nuclear enrichment, Rezaei urged President Trump to "reduce the valley of distrust" between the two countries, suggesting that trust-building is paramount before any significant concessions can be made. He emphasized that the "cost of negotiating with us is much less than fighting with us," underscoring Iran’s preference for dialogue over conflict, albeit on its own terms.

Rezaei also addressed regional security, asserting that "The Strait of Hormuz belongs to us and . . .Oman," a statement reinforcing Iran's claims over the vital shipping lane. He dismissed recent allegations of an attack on Kuwait airport terminal as a "lie," reiterating Iran's position against regional destabilization. When pressed on the Supreme Leader’s authority, Rezaei affirmed that Khamenei is "fully in control of everything," dispelling any doubts about the leadership's grip on power.

The advisor concluded with a direct message to Donald Trump, implicitly reiterating Iran’s conditions and firm stance. This interview provides an invaluable perspective directly from the heart of Iran’s decision-making apparatus, showcasing a nation resolute in its demands and wary of superficial diplomatic gestures.

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