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Iranian ambassador rejects US claims of control over frozen assets
Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreyni, stated that only Tehran will decide how to use its frozen funds if they are released.
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreyni, rejected statements by US Vice President JD Vance that the US and Qatar have control over the process of releasing frozen Iranian assets.
Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Bahreyni said, "Iran is the only country that will decide what to do with its assets that are to be released."
US Vice President Vance stated on Monday that Iranian assets have not yet been released and that if they are, they could be used to purchase US goods instead of financing terrorism.
Vance said that Qatar, which mediated talks with Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor, had found a "very interesting solution" to ensure the funds are not misused.
The Iranian diplomat acknowledged that the role of the US and Qatar is limited only to the technical aspects of releasing the assets.
Bahreyni said, "These assets were frozen by the US, and at least a portion of these assets are in Qatar. Therefore, there are some technical arrangements that need to be made by the US and Qatar."
However, Bahreyni emphasized that no other country would have influence over decision-making, stating, "Iran certainly will not allow them to have more influence over these processes."
The Iranian ambassador added that Iran's blocked assets will be released "very soon."
Bahreyni recalled that Iran is subject to comprehensive sanctions and asset freezes imposed by the US and other countries.
The issue of releasing the assets is part of a memorandum of understanding signed last week by Tehran and Washington, which sets the stage for 60 days of negotiations to resolve broader issues such as Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief.
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