Iran seeks sanctions relief, $20B asset thaw

Iran has requested significant sanctions relief from the United States, as well as the unfreezing of $20 billion in assets, CNN reports, citing a source familiar with ongoing negotiations. The request comes amid heightened regional tensions, including reports of an IRGC drone launch at an American warship. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu separately stated that the war with Iran is not over and that 'new events' are possible soon.