Pezeshkian Says $6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Assets to Be Released

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that $6 billion of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be released and returned to the country under the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States. Speaking during a meeting with Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani on Monday, Pezeshkian said the transfer would cover half of the estimated $12 billion in Iranian funds held in Qatar.

The President said the government is continuing efforts to secure the return of the remaining funds. According to Pezeshkian, “necessary follow-ups are being carried out” to facilitate the release of the rest of the frozen assets as part of the broader implementation of the agreement.

Pezeshkian described the Iran-US MoU as “a great victory for the Iranian people,” adding that, under the understanding, sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical sectors have been lifted. The remarks reflect the Iranian government’s position regarding the agreement, while further details on its implementation and international confirmation are expected.