The U.S. has agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets, according to Reuters
The United States has agreed to return approximately $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in banks in Qatar and other countries.
Reuters reported this, citing sources.
According to the agency’s sources, this move is seen as a signal of the “seriousness” of U.S. intentions to reach an agreement with Iran during the talks in Islamabad.
Sources also note that the unfreezing of funds is directly linked to the issue of ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the key issues in the negotiations.
It is expected that agreements regarding financial assets could become part of a broader package of measures aimed at de-escalating the situation in the region and restoring stable maritime traffic.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have begun to move forward. Tehran stated that Washington has allegedly agreed to unfreeze a portion of Iranian assets, but there has been no official confirmation from the American side yet.
Negotiations between the US and Iran have also begun in Pakistan. The parties are trying to reach an agreement following a period of sharp escalation. But even at the outset, it is clear that there is almost no trust between them. The American delegation is led by Vice President J.D. Vance.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of Iran’s position, “will soon reopen.” He also emphasized that the American negotiators heading to Pakistan are focused primarily on preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
