NEW YORK, August 10. /TASS/. Iranian negotiators are emphasizing the need for Tehran to regain access to its frozen assets during talks with Washington, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said.

"The Iranians are more afraid of Secretary [of the Treasury] Bessent than they are of [Defense] Secretary Hegseth right now. When they’re coming to the table with our negotiators, they are talking about cash," he told Fox News. "They are constantly asking for access to cash, access to their assets that we have frozen," Waltz added.

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding envisaging an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, early on July 8, the United States resumed massive airstrikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of violating their previous agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.