WANA (May 26) – The Iranian negotiating delegation, led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, returned to Tehran today following a high-level diplomatic mission to Doha aimed at unblocking billions of dollars in frozen overseas assets.

 

Ghalibaf was accompanied on the brief trip by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, underscoring the serious financial and diplomatic weight of the discussions.

 

According to officials, the repatriation of Iran’s frozen funds served as the central pillar of the talks between Tehran and Doha.

 

The visit comes amid ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States. Informed sources have revealed that discussions are currently centering on a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines the gradual release of approximately $24 billion in Iranian funds.

 

According to a source close to the negotiating team, Tehran is holding a firm line on the timeline of the asset release:

 

Immediate Tranche: Iran is demanding that at least half of the total amount—around $12 billion—be made accessible immediately upon the formal announcement of the MoU.

 

Remaining Balance: The remaining $12 billion would be transferred within a strict 60-day window.

 

Ghalibaf’s meetings in Doha reportedly focused on the practical implementation of this demand, smoothing out technical obstacles, and ensuring that Iran faces no barriers in accessing the initial tranche.