Iran demands unconditional release of all frozen assets

Ali Bagheri, a senior official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has demanded the unconditional release of all Iranian assets frozen by the United States. In an interview with Russia's RIANOVOSTI news agency, Bagheri stated, "We are seeking the release of all Iranian assets frozen by the United States, and this is the legal right of the Iranian nation." He emphasized that "Iran's assets must be returned to Iran in full and unconditionally."

Bagheri's remarks come amid ongoing exchanges of messages between Iran and the US regarding a possible memorandum of understanding (MoU). However, disagreements remain over certain clauses and phrases in the text. Following a visit by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and an accompanying delegation to Qatar for discussions on the MoU and an end to US-Israeli aggression, progress has been made on the release of $12 billion of Iran's frozen assets. Nevertheless, some details of this issue are not yet finalized.

There have been no direct negotiations between Iran and the US since the Islamabad talks. The process of exchanging messages and drafting a possible MoU has been pursued through a mediator. According to Mehr News Agency, the situation remains fluid as both sides continue their indirect communications.