Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday evening that reconstruction as part of a broader economic plan has been discussed with the US, and a mechanism for Iran's blocked funds has been designed. He stated that the exact mechanisms will be finalized in the next negotiations, according to Iranian state-linked channels.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday evening that Tehran and Washington have discussed reconstruction as part of a broader economic development plan in their ongoing negotiations. He also said a mechanism for unfreezing Iran's blocked assets has been designed, with final details to be settled in the next round of talks.
This follows a series of statements tracked by The Zioneer over recent days. On Thursday evening, Iran's Foreign Ministry said it was in the final stages of reviewing the agreement text. Earlier Thursday, a spokesman said it was clear who was negotiating in good faith, and that the timing for signing remains pending a decision within Iran. On Wednesday evening, the ministry described talks as at an 'advanced stage' with most issues agreed.
The reconstruction mechanism was first reported in Iranian media on Friday morning, alongside claims that ballistic missiles are excluded from the talks. Those reports remain unconfirmed by official US or Israeli sources. Araghchi himself confirmed gaps in the perception of a framework deal on Thursday evening.
The new statement adds specificity on the financial mechanism but leaves the final status of negotiations unclear. No timeline for the next round was given.
2 developments
- DevelopingAraghchi: Sanctions on Iranian oil exports lifted, naval blockade removed
- DevelopingAraghchi: Pakistan and Qatar helped release some frozen Iranian assets
- DevelopingIran's VP: Frozen assets will be released 'gradually' under MOU with US
- DevelopingIran central bank chief reveals $12B in frozen funds to be unlocked under US deal
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