Middle East live: Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy 'required goods'
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 05:47Modified: 02/07/2026 - 06:08
- Under the memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the United States, Washington agreed to make available Iran's frozen or restricted assets as part of the agreement's implementation.
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha.
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Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 05:47Modified: 02/07/2026 - 06:08
By: FRANCE 24 Photo of Doha, Qatar, March 8, 2026. © HANNIBAL HANSCHKE, EFE Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha. Under the memorandum of understanding that halted the war between Iran and the United States, Washington agreed to make available Iran's frozen or restricted assets as part of the agreement's implementation. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha.