Iran links US peace deal to Lebanon war and frozen assets

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said ending the war in Lebanon and releasing frozen Iranian assets are key parts of a peace agreement with the United States. The comments tie Tehran’s view of the deal to both Israel’s conduct in Lebanon and Washington’s handling of Iranian funds.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the Lebanon issue is an “inseparable” part of the US-Iran agreement, according to Al Jazeera. He said Israel must honor its commitments or face an Iranian response.

Baghaei also said the United States is committed to releasing frozen Iranian assets, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not give the value of the assets or identify where they are held.

What Iran says is at stake

Baghaei’s remarks frame the agreement as broader than a bilateral arrangement between Tehran and Washington. According to Al Jazeera, Iran is presenting the end of the war in Lebanon as part of the same package as the release of Iranian funds.

The statement also places responsibility on Israel to meet commitments linked to Lebanon, based on Baghaei’s comments. He warned that Iran would respond if Israel did not do so, though Al Jazeera did not report further details on what form that response could take.

The report did not include a response from the United States or Israel. It also did not describe the full terms of the US-Iran agreement or say when any asset release would take place.

Key points from the remarks

• Iran’s Foreign Ministry says ending the war in Lebanon is part of the US-Iran agreement.
• Baghaei said Israel must honor its commitments or face an Iranian response.
• Iran says the United States is committed to releasing frozen Iranian assets.
• No figure for the frozen assets was reported by Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera published the report on June 15, 2026.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.