Qatar: $6B Iranian Frozen Funds Not Yet Transferred, for Humanitarian Goods
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said the $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds have not been transferred to Iran, remaining subject to a 2023 agreement that earmarks them for humanitarian purchases.
A spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry stated on [date] that the $6 billion in Iranian frozen funds have not yet been transferred to Iran. The funds are subject to a 2023 agreement and are specifically earmarked for the purchase of humanitarian goods.
This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the funds' status, which were part of a prisoner swap deal between Iran and the United States. The spokesperson emphasized that the funds remain restricted and can only be used for humanitarian purposes.
Source: First Squawk