PANews reported on April 11 that, according to Jinshi News, a senior Iranian source stated that the United States has agreed to lift the freeze on Iranian assets "held in Qatar and other foreign banks." Iran views this as a test of goodwill and a demonstration of sincerity from all parties committed to reaching a lasting peace agreement. Before any lasting peace agreement is reached, the unfreezing of assets is also "directly related to ensuring the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz."