Iran Demands $11 Trillion Frozen Assets For Opening Hormuz Blockade? Trump's War Backfires

Iran demanded $11 trillion in frozen assets and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The rumor, linked to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has sparked panic across markets and raised fears of a ceasefire collapse involving the U.S. and Israel. But fact checks reveal no verified statement confirming such a massive demand. Experts estimate Iran’s actual frozen assets to be around $100–120 billion, mostly held as oil revenues in foreign banks under sanctions. The viral figure appears exaggerated, possibly including decades of losses and economic damage. As tensions rise in one of the world’s most critical oil routes, the situation highlights how misinformation and geopolitical pressure can shake global stability.