The informed source told Tasnim on Sunday that while the Americans have consistently obstructed the negotiations and changed their positions, Iran has made it clear that no agreement will be reached without the release of a specified portion of its frozen assets in the very first step and a clear mechanism for the continued guaranteed release of all frozen assets.
The source noted that the issue has been conveyed to the Pakistani mediator and to a number of regional countries involved in mediation efforts.
According to the source, despite prior arrangements reached through the Pakistani mediator and with the mediation of some regional countries, the Americans are now obstructing the process. However, he said, Iran has stated that it will not retreat from its red lines.
The source noted that disagreement over that issue is one of the factors that has so far prevented the finalization of an agreement.
The informed source further stressed that, based on Iran’s experience of repeated breaches and obstruction by the US, Iran will not allow the issue of asset release to be reduced to paper promises or vague commitments.