Explained in plain English
What are frozen assets?
When a country's assets are 'frozen', it means their money or property held abroad can't be accessed or moved. In this story, the US claims to control Iran's frozen funds, using them as leverage. This is a common tactic in international relations to pressure governments without direct military action.
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