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ALBAWABA - A top Iranian source claims that the US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian financial assets kept abroad, which is seen as a potential move toward advancing the ongoing talks between the two countries.

The individual described the move as a gesture of goodwill and possibly a precursor toward a more complete agreement in an interview with Reuters.

Officials claim that guarantees of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for the world's oil supply, are required before assets can be released. The subject is expected to be at the heart of the present discussions.

High-Level Conversations in Progress

Senior officials from both countries have flown to Islamabad for negotiations to end weeks of conflict. Vice President J.D. Vance and important advisors lead the United States, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf represent Iran.

The discussions' host nation, Pakistan, has expressed optimism about encouraging a constructive dialogue that might lead to a long-term resolution.

Uncertainty Persists

Despite the apparent agreement on asset release, Iran has maintained that negotiations cannot proceed without other guarantees, such as deals for Lebanon and sanctions.

The meetings are one of the highest-level exchanges between Washington and Tehran in recent years as both sides negotiate challenging conditions amid ongoing regional concerns.