Iran's Military Advisor Claims US-Iran Negotiations Stalled Due to Trump's Inaction
'At a deadlock': Khamenei's military advisor tells CNN that Trump is stalling talks
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Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that US-Iran negotiations are stalled, urging President Trump to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets to progress talks. He warned of potential military escalation and emphasized Iran's preparedness for a US ground invasion.
- 01Rezaei stated that negotiations depend on the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, with $12 billion contingent on signing a potential agreement.
- 02He described the current situation as a test for President Trump, asserting that the funds are Iran's own money.
- 03Rezaei warned of expanding conflict beyond the Persian Gulf if hostilities resume, suggesting attacks on additional US bases.
- 04He claimed Iran's military capabilities are superior in land power compared to missiles and dismissed the possibility of meeting Trump.
- 05Rezaei expressed skepticism about reaching a nuclear agreement, citing Trump's previous withdrawal from the 2015 deal.
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In a recent interview with CNN, Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that negotiations between the United States and Iran are currently at a deadlock. He emphasized that President Trump must act to break this impasse, specifically by releasing $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, with an initial $12 billion to be released upon signing a potential agreement. Rezaei characterized this demand as a crucial test for the US, asserting that the funds belong to Iran. He warned that if hostilities resume, Iran would expand its military actions beyond the Persian Gulf, targeting additional American bases. Despite these tensions, he assessed the likelihood of war as low. Rezaei also stated that Iran is prepared for a possible US ground invasion, claiming that Iran's land power surpasses its missile capabilities. He expressed doubts about the feasibility of a nuclear agreement with the US, criticizing Trump's ambiguous approach and previous withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
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The stalled negotiations and potential military escalation could affect regional stability and security in the Persian Gulf.
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