Iranian Assets Frozen in Qatar Remain Unblocked, NY Post Reports
Quick Look
- Iranian assets frozen in Qatar have not been unblocked, according to a US administration official cited by the New York Post.
- Iran sought a lump-sum transfer, while the US prefers staged releases tied to humanitarian goods and negotiation progress.
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Why It Matters
Iranian assets frozen in Qatar remain unblocked, with the US administration stating they will not be released unless Iran meets outlined requirements. Iran sought a lump-sum transfer, while the US advocates for staged releases tied to humanitarian goods.
NEW YORK, July 1. /TASS/. Iranian assets frozen in Qatar have not yet been unblocked and returned to Tehran, the New York Post (NYP) reported, citing a US administration official.
"No frozen funds have been released and no frozen funds will be released unless Iran meets the requirements outlined in the MOU," the source said.
Iran wanted its assets transferred as a lump-sum payment, according to the source. However, Washington advocates splitting the amount and releasing the funds in stages directly to suppliers of humanitarian goods to Iran as progress is made in negotiations on key issues.
On June 29, President of the Islamic Republic Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran and Qatar had agreed to unfreeze $6 bln out of a total of $12 bln in Iranian assets held in the emirate. Pezeshkian noted that work was also underway to repatriate the remainder of the funds.
Open Questions
- What are the specific requirements Iran must meet?
- When will negotiations on key issues conclude?
- Will funds be released directly to suppliers?
