As U.S.-Iran relations remain tense, Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that Iran has 'emerged victorious' in its conflicts. He issued a 'test of trust' to U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets as a prerequisite for peace negotiations. Rezaei emphasized that this amount is minor for the U.S. and essential for demonstrating America's willingness to engage in a peaceful resolution. He warned that any renewed U.S. confrontation could escalate beyond the Persian Gulf, with Iran prepared to retaliate against American bases. Rezaei also dismissed the prospect of a meeting between Trump and Khamenei, citing a standstill in negotiations and concerns over the U.S.'s commitment to a potential nuclear deal, especially after its withdrawal from the 2015 agreement. The ongoing stalemate centers on critical issues such as the release of Iranian assets, uranium enrichment, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.