What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?

Iran's Economy on the Brink: Tehran Seeks US Asset Release in Ongoing Talks As diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal continue, the country's cash-strapped economy is at the forefront of negotiations. Iran is now pushing for the United States to unfreeze billions of dollars' worth of its assets, which have been frozen since the US imposed sanctions on the country. The release of these funds could provide a much-needed lifeline to Iran's economy, which has been severely impacted by years of international isolation and economic sanctions. With inflation soaring and the rial plummeting in value, the Iranian government sees the release of its frozen assets as a crucial step towards rebuilding its battered economy and alleviating the suffering of its citizens.

Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.