The Economic Times

Iran's president says $6 billion in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Monday that Qatar will release USD 6 billion of frozen Iranian assets, a move he stated is part of ongoing negotiations with the United States. This development comes amidst escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, with Iran launching attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following US airstrikes. US officials, however, have yet to confirm any release of these funds.