US to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in Qatar - Media
Kyiv • UNN
The United States of America has agreed to return frozen assets to Iran in exchange for security in the Strait of Hormuz. The amount of funds is approximately $6 billion.
The United States of America has agreed to return frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar. This involves approximately $6 billion. This is reported by Reuters with reference to sources, transmits UNN.
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The US has agreed to return frozen Iranian assets held in Qatari and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of "seriousness" in reaching an agreement with Washington in talks in Islamabad.
The publication's sources also noted that the unfreezing of assets is "directly related to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," which is expected to be a key issue in the negotiations.
The source also reported that the US has agreed to return $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds held by Qatar.
Recall
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are primarily aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.