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US Releases $3 Billion in Frozen Iranian Assets Amid Indirect Qatar Talks
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
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The US has agreed to release $3 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar amid indirect negotiations, despite Iran refusing direct talks. The funds may be used by Iran to support terrorism and military rebuilding, raising regional security concerns. Negotiations also continue over Oman's proposal to charge fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran.
- 01US agrees to release $3 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar.
- 02Iran negotiated indirectly via Qatar, refusing direct talks with the US.
- 03Funds likely to go directly to Iran, not for humanitarian aid as claimed.
- 04Amount released is nearly double what Obama freed in 2015 post-nuclear deal.
- 05Iran may use money to fund terrorism and rebuild military capabilities.
- 06Oman proposes charging fees for Strait of Hormuz passage, violating maritime law.
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