Qatar Proposes $12 Billion Formula to Release Frozen Iranian Assets

Doha has presented a $12 billion alternative framework to unfreeze Iranian assets currently held in international accounts. The proposal follows the United States' rejection of a previous mechanism suggested by Tehran, according to reports from Mehr News Agency. Phased Asset Release Plan Under the proposed Qatari formula, approximately 50% of Iran's frozen funds could be released during the initial stages of the negotiation. This multi-phase approach aims to bypass the diplomatic deadlock that has stalled previous attempts to repatriate Iranian capital blocked by US sanctions. Qatar’s Mediatory Role Qatar continues to act as a primary intermediary between Washington and Tehran. The $12 billion figure represents a specific financial roadmap designed to satisfy US compliance requirements while providing Iran with access to liquidity for humanitarian and trade purposes. While the exact locations of the assets were not specified in the initial report, previous negotiations of this nature have focused on funds held in South Korea and Iraq. The US rejection of Iran's direct proposal indicates a continued insistence on strict oversight and specific conditions for the use of the funds.…