Iran has stated that its recently released frozen assets will be managed without external restrictions, rejecting claims that the funds will be directed exclusively toward purchasing US agricultural products. The announcement comes amid renewed political friction between Tehran and Washington over the terms and intended use of Iranian overseas funds.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani Baghaei said that suggestions from US President Donald Trump regarding controlled spending of the assets are misleading. He emphasized that Iran will determine independently how to utilize its released financial resources, describing the funds as fully sovereign and not subject to external conditions.
The statement also framed the broader dispute as part of long-standing geopolitical tensions, with Iranian officials arguing that the narrative around the funds is politically motivated rather than economically grounded. According to Tehran, the assets will be used in accordance with national priorities and “with absolute liberty,” reinforcing Iran’s position on financial sovereignty.
The development highlights ongoing distrust between Iran and the United States over sanctions relief, asset freezes, and the conditions attached to financial negotiations. It further reflects the broader struggle over economic leverage in an already strained diplomatic relationship.
