Summary Pezeshkian said that, in line with the agreement, half of the $12 billion in Iranian assets frozen in Qatar would soon be released and transferred back to Iran
(Web Desk) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that Iran will receive $6 billion of its frozen assets held in Qatar under the recently signed interim agreement with the United States, describing the deal as a major diplomatic and economic achievement.
Speaking during a visit to the holy city of Qom, Pezeshkian said the agreement marked an important step toward easing tensions between Tehran and Washington following months of conflict and negotiations.
"The recent agreement with the United States was a significant achievement and a major victory for the Iranian people," he said. "Under the agreed framework, sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors have been lifted."
Pezeshkian said that, in line with the agreement, half of the $12 billion in Iranian assets frozen in Qatar would soon be released and transferred back to Iran.
"According to the established plan, $6 billion of our frozen funds in Qatar will be released and returned to the country," he said, adding that the government would continue efforts to secure the release of the remaining frozen assets.
The interim agreement, signed earlier this month, is intended to serve as a foundation for a broader settlement between Iran and the United States after months of military confrontation and diplomatic negotiations. The accord includes measures aimed at reducing tensions, easing certain sanctions and creating a framework for further talks on Iran's nuclear programme and regional security.
Reaffirming Tehran's long-standing position on its nuclear programme, Pezeshkian said Iran remained committed to the policy set by the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the country would not pursue nuclear weapons.
"We assure the international community that our nuclear activities will remain proportionate to the country's needs and within the framework of our declared policies," he said.
