According to assessments circulating in Iran, the bulk of the country's frozen assets are held in five countries, led by China (20-50 billion dollars), followed by Iraq (15 billion), India (7 billion), South Korea (7 billion), and Qatar (6 billion). The release of these assets is described as a key Iranian objective in negotiations with the United States, alongside the removal of sanctions on oil exports and the banking system, according to the Iranian-language the source report.
An Iranian-language the source focused on Iranian news published on Thursday a breakdown of the countries where Tehran estimates its frozen assets are held, placing the aggregate figure at roughly 60 billion dollars. The largest share is attributed to China, with a range of 20 to 50 billion, followed by Iraq at approximately 15 billion. India, South Korea, and Qatar round out the list with about 7 billion, 7 billion, and 6 billion respectively. The post describes the unfreezing of these assets as a central objective in Iran's negotiations with the United States.
As The Zioneer has previously reported in depth (June 12–15), the issue of frozen Iranian assets has been a recurring theme in diplomatic channels. Reports have emerged of potential deals including the UAE releasing $10 billion in Iranian funds (June 12), followed by a categorical denial from Abu Dhabi (June 13). Later bulletins noted a leaked memorandum of understanding that allegedly includes a $12 billion pre-negotiation payment to Iran. The assessments published on Thursday are notably broader in geographic scope and higher in total estimate than those previous reports, though the source remains a single unnamed channel and has not been independently verified. The figures are wide-ranging, particularly the China estimate, and no official Iranian or foreign government confirmation has been provided.
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