Reuters: US move to compensate neighboring countries affected by frozen Iranian assets
Reuters: US move to compensate neighboring countries affected by frozen Iranian assets
2026-06-07
Shafaq News – Washington
Reuters reported on Saturday evening that the US administration is moving towards making frozen Iranian assets available to its allies in order to support reconstruction and repair projects in countries affected by Iranian policies or activities.
The agency added that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent directed the relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the extent of the damage caused by Iran in a number of neighboring countries, in a move that could form the basis for future compensation or support mechanisms.
Indirect negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran to reach a temporary agreement to halt the three-month-long war, amid disagreements over Iranian funds frozen abroad.
American media reports indicate that Iran is demanding immediate financial compensation of $12 billion upon signing any preliminary agreement, while Washington prefers to link the release of funds to Tehran’s compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Iran’s frozen assets abroad are estimated at around $100 billion, and the US administration considers them one of the most important bargaining chips used in the ongoing negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear program.
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