Iran Negotiations Stalled Amid $24B Dispute and War Threats

WHO:

CNN - Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that the negotiations are at a deadlock and that “Trump must break this deadlock.”

CNN - Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that Iran is prepared for a potential US invasion of its territory.

CNN - Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

CNN - US President Donald Trump

The Jerusalem Post - Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

WHAT:

CNN - Iran has reportedly demanded the release of $12 billion in frozen funds as soon as an interim agreement is signed with the US, and another $12 billion at a later stage.

The Jerusalem Post - Trump stated, "We could get it right now. I don't think they could stop us if we wanted, but there's no reason to. It's entombed."

The Jerusalem Post - Trump indicated that a military operation to forcibly remove Iran's enriched uranium supplies would take at least two weeks, stating, "You need a lot of equipment."

CNN - Rezaei claimed that during the 40-day US-Israeli war on Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated by targeting 12 countries across the region, striking military facilities, energy infrastructure, and civilian sites.

CNN - Rezaei stated, “This is the first time Iran has emerged victorious in wars, while in previous wars Iran has always been defeated.”

The Jerusalem Post - Trump stated that he did not want to meet with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei but would be respectful if a deal was reached.

CNN - Rezaei stated, “This is the first time Iran has emerged victorious in wars, while in previous wars Iran has always been defeated.”

CNN - Rezaei claimed that Iran's land power is "many times greater than our missiles."

The Jerusalem Post - Trump stated that he did not want to meet with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei but would be respectful if a deal was reached.

CNN - Iran is demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets from the US as part of negotiations.

CNN - Iran has requested $12 billion in frozen funds to be released immediately upon signing an interim agreement, with another $12 billion to follow later.

CNN - Rezaei stated that the negotiations are at a deadlock and that “the ball is in Trump’s court.”

The Jerusalem Post - Trump stated that the US does not need a deal to obtain enriched uranium from Iran, claiming, "We could get it right now."

The Jerusalem Post - Trump indicated that a military operation to remove Iran's uranium would take at least two weeks.

The Jerusalem Post - Hezbollah rejected the ceasefire plan agreed upon by Israel and Lebanon, calling it "a roadmap for the annihilation of a section of the Lebanese people."

WHERE:

CNN - Tehran, Iran

The Jerusalem Post - Oval Office, Washington, D.C.

The Jerusalem Post - Lebanon and Israel

WHEN:

The Jerusalem Post - Trump mentioned that a military operation would take at least two weeks, implying a future timeframe.

WHY:

Ynetnews - Rezaei warned that Iran would expand the war beyond the Persian Gulf if hostilities resume, stating, “We will give another dimension to the war by attacking these other American bases that we have been attacking so far.”

Bloomberg - Progress has stalled between the US and Iran in talks over an interim peace deal amid their worst clashes since an April ceasefire began and the continuation of fighting in Lebanon.

Bloomberg - The US and Iran remained at loggerheads over any potential truce as the conflict neared the 100-day mark.

Bloomberg - Progress has stalled in US-Iran talks amid the worst clashes since an April ceasefire began.

CNN - US officials are concerned that unfreezing Iranian funds could diminish leverage over the regime.

CNN - Rezaei warned that the US would “enter into a dark corridor” should fighting resume.

HOW:

The Jerusalem Post - Trump indicated that a military operation to forcibly remove Iran's enriched uranium supplies would require "a lot of equipment."

The Jerusalem Post - Trump indicated that a military operation to remove Iran's enriched uranium supplies would require "a lot of equipment."

CNN - Rezaei discussed Iran's strategic decision-making regarding its postwar vision and military capabilities.

The Jerusalem Post - Trump noted that the uranium is under heavy US surveillance and is "being photographed from every angle."

(UPDATED June 6, 2026 07:51 UTC)

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reached a deadlock, with military adviser Mohsen Rezaei urging that Trump must intervene to break it. Iran is demanding the release of $12 billion in frozen funds immediately upon signing an interim agreement with the U.S., along with another $12 billion later, while Trump has claimed that a military operation to remove Iran's enriched uranium would take at least two weeks. Rezaei has also warned that if hostilities resume, Iran could expand the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf by targeting additional American bases.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 23:20 UTC)

Iran is preparing for a potential U.S. invasion, according to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who emphasized that the country has retaliated during the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict by targeting twelve nations in the region. Rezaei also claimed that this marks the first time Iran has emerged victorious in wars, contrasting it with previous conflicts where the nation faced defeat. Meanwhile, Trump expressed that he does not wish to meet with Khamenei but would show respect if a deal could be reached, as progress in peace talks has stalled amid ongoing tensions and fighting in Lebanon.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 21:22 UTC)

Iran is bracing for a possible invasion by the United States, according to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Rezaei also claimed that during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, the country has retaliated by targeting military facilities and civilian sites in twelve different nations, asserting that this marks Iran's first victory in warfare, contrasting with its past defeats. Meanwhile, Trump has stated that any military operation aimed at removing Iran's enriched uranium supplies would necessitate "a lot of equipment," as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate without a truce in sight.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 19:33 UTC)

Iran is preparing for a potential U.S. invasion, according to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who emphasized that the country's land power is significantly greater than its missile capabilities. In related comments, Trump expressed that while he does not wish to meet with Khamenei, he would approach the situation with respect if a deal could be reached. Meanwhile, progress in U.S.-Iran talks has stalled amid escalating clashes, with Trump noting that any military operation to eliminate Iran's enriched uranium supplies would necessitate substantial equipment.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 17:37 UTC)

Iran is demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets from the U.S. as part of ongoing negotiations, with military adviser Mohsen Rezaei stating that the talks are currently at a deadlock and that “the ball is in Trump’s court.” President Trump has responded by asserting that the U.S. does not need a deal to obtain enriched uranium from Iran, claiming it could be acquired immediately, while also indicating that any military operation to address the uranium issue would take at least two weeks. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire plan agreed upon by Israel and Lebanon, labeling it as “a roadmap for the annihilation of a section of the Lebanese people.”