Iran Wants $24 Billion to Support Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran has tied its support for the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire—agreed on June 3, 2026—to a demand: the U.S. must release $24 billion in frozen Iranian money. Without this deal, the military pause could collapse if broader talks between Iran and the U.S. fall apart. The ceasefire now hinges on negotiations over separate issues with no confirmed agreement yet.