WANA (Jun 02) – A member of the media team for Iran’s negotiating delegation has revealed key details regarding Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s recent visit to Qatar, stating that Tehran demands immediate access to $12 billion in frozen assets upon signing a final agreement.

 

Saeed Ajerlou outlined the specifics of the high-stakes financial negotiations held with Qatari officials. He emphasized that any disruption or delay in accessing these funds will be treated by Tehran as a direct violation of the agreement, granting Iran the right to walk away from the deal.

 

“The negotiations have been structured in a way that if Iran senses any disruption in accessing these frozen assets, we can withdraw from the agreement,” Ajerlou stated. “In other words, our utilization of this $12 billion must serve as a guarantee for the implementation of the overall deal.”

 

Breakdown of the $12 Billion Package

Ajerlou explained that the total sum consists of two separate tranches aimed at ensuring financial fluidity for Iran:

  • $6 billion represents previously frozen Iranian assets.
  • $6 billion constitutes newly released funds scheduled for unfreezing in this current phase.

 

While Qatari officials initially raised points regarding the exact figures, the Iranian delegation held a firm stance on the $12 billion threshold. According to the understanding reached, Iran must be fully capable of conducting financial transfers using these funds.

 

Qatar to Act as Financial Guarantor

A crucial breakthrough in the Doha talks involves Qatar’s role as a financial intermediary. Ajerlou revealed that Qatar has agreed to back the settlement directly, insulating Iran from potential U.S. bureaucratic delays or sudden geopolitical shifts.

 

“A key point of the recent negotiations was that Qatar has committed to being the settling party for this amount, and they will settle the accounts with the Americans later themselves,” Ajerlou noted. “We are not going to enter negotiations, sign an agreement, and then lose access to our assets if a war breaks out again.”

 

The media team member concluded by stating that an understanding regarding the frozen funds has been reached with Qatar, but its execution remains entirely conditional upon the signing of the final, comprehensive agreement, which includes 14 specific negotiating clauses that Iran views as red lines.