Qatar: Iran asset freeze discussed in US-Iran MOU prep
Quick Look
- Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated that the unfreezing of $24 billion in Iranian assets was discussed during preparations for a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
- Details remain undisclosed until the agreement is officially signed.
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Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated that the unfreezing of $24 billion in Iranian assets was part of discussions for a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
DOHA, June 16. /TASS/. The unfreezing of $24 billion in Iranian assets was discussed as part of the preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, said adviser to the prime minister, the official representative of the Qatari Foreign Ministry Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari.
When asked to comment on conflicting reports about the fate of Iran’s frozen assets, the diplomat said he could not disclose details until the deal was officially signed.
"What I can confirm is that all these issues were discussed within the framework of the memorandum of understanding. I would prefer to wait for all the parties to sign and confirm [the document], after which the text will be provided to journalists," he said at a briefing.
On Monday night, the United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan confirmed there was an agreement on a 60-day truce between Washington and Tehran, which will be officially signed in Geneva on June 19.
Open Questions
- What are the specific details of the MOU?
- When will the deal be officially signed?
