A senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader has urged US President Donald Trump to take independent steps to break the ongoing diplomatic deadlock between Tehran and Washington, including easing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and releasing frozen Iranian assets. The remarks were made amid continuing tensions between the two countries and stalled negotiations aimed at restoring diplomatic engagement.

Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said in an interview with CNN that the negotiations between the two sides are currently “at a deadlock” and called on Trump to take the initiative to revive the dialogue. He stated that meaningful progress would require the United States to address Iran’s demand for the release of blocked financial assets, describing it as a key test of Washington’s intentions.

Rezaei also said Iran expects the US administration to act independently of Israeli influence in shaping its regional policy. He argued that resolving outstanding issues would require confidence-building measures, including the unfreezing of Iranian funds, which he said would open the way for further diplomatic progress between the two countries.

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The advisor rejected the possibility of a direct meeting between Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader, stating that such a development was unlikely under current circumstances. He added that negotiations were still in an early stage and accused the US of contributing to the current standstill in talks. According to him, both sides have exchanged proposals through third-party mediation, including Pakistan, as part of efforts to reach a broader understanding.

Rezaei also warned that Iran could extend the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf if hostilities were to resume, reflecting heightened tensions in the region. His comments come against the backdrop of ongoing instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has been at the centre of recent geopolitical friction.

The developments follow a fragile ceasefire agreement reached earlier in April after weeks of conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Since then, diplomatic efforts have continued intermittently, even as both sides have accused each other of violations and maintained military pressure in strategic waterways, further complicating efforts to stabilise the region.

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