Dispute over billions in frozen Iranian funds threatens to derail Trump s peace plan

Negotiators meeting in Switzerland face an early test as Washington and Tehran clash over access to frozen Iranian assets.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signalled Tehran expects billions in restricted funds to be returned under the deal.

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the money belongs to Iran but insists any release depends on compliance.

The dispute centers on whether funds are handed over directly or released gradually under strict oversight mechanisms.

Analysts say frozen assets have become one of the first major trust tests facing the fragile peace framework.