Iran Claims Progress Over Frozen Funds, US Denies Prisoner Swap

US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley with South Korean diplomat Cho Hyundong in Washington, September 16, 2022
US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley with South Korean diplomat Cho Hyundong in Washington, September 16, 2022

Iran said Monday advances had been made in talks with South Korea over the release of funds frozen by banks due to United States third-party sanctions.