A member of the Iranian negotiating team told Iranian media that the United States has taken 'executive steps' toward releasing Iran's frozen assets, with the Qatari delegation participating. The statement adds that the U.S. has acted operationally on the financial track, though no details on amounts or timelines have been disclosed.
Iranian media on Sunday evening quoted a member of the Iranian negotiating team as saying that the United States has taken 'executive steps' regarding the release of Iran's frozen funds — with the Qatari delegation participating in the process. The statement offers the first on-the-record Iranian confirmation that operational movement has occurred on the financial track, which has been a central focus of indirect and direct talks between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, senior U.S. officials are holding face-to-face meetings with Iranian representatives in a new round of negotiations. The backdrop includes weeks of reports — covered by The Zioneer — on proposals involving Qatar offering Iran a more favorable schedule for fund releases, as well as potential figures ranging from $10 billion to $24 billion in frozen assets being discussed. However, no specific amounts or timelines were cited in the current statement.
The claim is attributed to a single Iranian source and has not been independently corroborated. It is also not clear whether the 'executive steps' refer to administrative actions by the U.S. Treasury, signals from the Qatari mediators, or a broader diplomatic move. The Revolutionary Guards' insistence on separating financial issues from security demands — as previously reported — suggests the internal debate in Tehran remains unresolved.
- StrongIran says talks with US continue, including mechanism for releasing frozen funds
- DevelopingIran's VP: Frozen assets will be released 'gradually' under MOU with US
- StrongIranian FM spokesman: talks focused on ending war, sanctions relief, and unfreezing assets
- DevelopingUS official: No frozen funds released until Iran fulfills commitments
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