Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Qatar will release six billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. This development follows recent challenges in Iran-US talks due to incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pezeshkian, a top Iranian official, mentioned that Qatar will release a portion of the 12 billion dollars in Iranian assets held by the country. He stated that necessary steps are being taken for the return of these funds.
The statement by Pezeshkian is likely aimed at garnering support from the Iranian public for the interim agreement. However, US officials have reported that no frozen Iranian assets have been unfrozen yet.
A US official revealed that technical discussions on various aspects of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) will continue. Both parties have agreed to temporarily de-escalate the situation, allowing vessels to move freely. The MoU, signed on June 17, includes provisions for ending military actions and ensuring safe passage for commercial ships without fees for 60 days.
The US military responded to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz by conducting a strike on Iran. Iran has not officially confirmed any agreement to cease its strikes.
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