The Wall Street Journal reported, with confirmation from other sources, that the United States is closely collaborating with Qatar to establish a mechanism allowing Iran to access part of its frozen assets overseas. This move is seen not only as a humanitarian gesture but also as a significant economic incentive aimed at reinforcing the recently reached Memorandum of Understanding to end hostilities.
The core of the proposed plan involves creating a controlled channel for the use of humanitarian aid funds. In the first phase, Iran could gain access to $6 billion. These funds represent a portion of Iran’s approximately $100 billion in assets frozen across multiple jurisdictions due to sanctions, currently held in banks in Qatar. Under the proposed framework, Qatar would act as a financial intermediary, paying for food, medicine, and other essential goods purchased on behalf of Iranian citizens. Thus, the funds would not be transferred directly but would be strictly controlled and used for specific purposes.
The plan to unfreeze $6 billion is intended as the first tangible outcome, demonstrating goodwill from both sides and helping to build trust between the U.S. and Iran. However, according to sources, Iran has not yet formally approved this proposed financial mechanism.
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