US, Iran discuss unfreezing Iranian assets at talks — Qatar's Foreign Ministry

World June 16, 14:14

When asked to comment on conflicting reports about the fate of Iran’s frozen assets, the diplomat said he could not disclose details until the deal was officially signed

DOHA, June 16. /TASS/. The unfreezing of $24 billion in Iranian assets was discussed as part of the preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, said adviser to the prime minister, the official representative of the Qatari Foreign Ministry Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari.

When asked to comment on conflicting reports about the fate of Iran’s frozen assets, the diplomat said he could not disclose details until the deal was officially signed.

"What I can confirm is that all these issues were discussed within the framework of the memorandum of understanding. I would prefer to wait for all the parties to sign and confirm [the document], after which the text will be provided to journalists," he said at a briefing.

On Monday night, the United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan confirmed there was an agreement on a 60-day truce between Washington and Tehran, which will be officially signed in Geneva on June 19.

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