politics
April 12, 2026
US will unfreeze Iranian funds as talks begin in Pakistan
The US will unfreeze Iranian assets, including $6 billion in Qatar, as talks with Tehran resume in Pakistan, with Hormuz security a key issue
TL;DR
- US and Iranian delegations are in Pakistan for talks on a proposed peace framework.
- Reports indicate Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets, including $6 billion held in Qatar.
- The release of assets is reportedly linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Conflicting reports emerge, with a US official stating the White House has not authorized the fund release.
- The $6 billion in Qatar was initially for humanitarian use under a prisoner swap but was re-frozen after the October 7th attacks.
- These funds originated from Iranian oil sales to South Korea in 2018 and were frozen due to US sanctions.
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