Doha Proposes Unfreezing Iranian Funds for Nuclear Deal
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Qatar and Pakistan have proposed unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets held in Qatari banks as part of a deal to bring Iran back to nuclear negotiations. Iran has reportedly given a preliminary positive response, and has agreed to IAEA inspections. The Pakistani army chief believes the plan is approved by both the U.S. and Iran, potentially averting conflict, though official U.S. confirmation is pending.
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- Qatar and Pakistan proposed unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets for nuclear deal participation.
- Iran has reportedly given a preliminary positive response to the joint proposal.
- The deal includes allowing unannounced IAEA inspections at Iranian nuclear facilities.
- The Pakistani army chief claims the U.S. and Iran have approved the initiative.
- Official U.S. confirmation of the financial scheme is still pending.
Qatar and Pakistan have jointly presented a compromise proposal to the United States and Iran aimed at preventing a large-scale military conflict. The initiative by the mediators suggests unfreezing a portion of Iran's financial assets in exchange for Tehran's return to nuclear negotiations. According to Israeli Channel 14, Iran has already given a preliminary positive response to the plan. A key element of the proposed agreement is a financial mechanism that includes interest payments on Iranian assets held in Qatari banks, totaling $6 billion. This offer is seen as a practical compromise, addressing Tehran's long-standing demand for access to these funds. The second part of the deal focuses on nuclear security concerns, with Iranian authorities reportedly agreeing to host an unannounced inspection team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at several nuclear facilities. The Pakistani army chief stated after a visit to Iran that the plan has received approval from both the U.S. and Iran, opening a path for diplomatic resolution and de-escalation. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry has offered a more reserved comment, confirming meetings with Pakistani military leadership but stating discussions primarily concerned bilateral cooperation. The U.S. administration has not yet officially confirmed its agreement with the financial scheme, as Washington typically insists on strict non-proliferation guarantees before releasing funds, leaving the prospect of a final agreement uncertain.
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