Doha Talks: Interim Agreement Reached on Release of $3 Billion to Iran

DOHA — Iran has secured its first major breakthrough in the ongoing indirect talks in Doha, with the United States and Iran agreeing to release $3 billion from frozen assets and to establish a direct hotline for communication.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said discussions with Pakistani and Qatari mediators addressed alleged violations of the memorandum of understanding, and the two sides agreed to set up a reconciliation channel. He added that part of the frozen funds would be used to purchase essential goods for Iran.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said mediators held separate meetings on Wednesday with the American and Iranian delegations, noting positive progress on matters related to the Islamabad memorandum. However, both sides agreed that the next round of talks would resume only after the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with the Qatari Emir, where discussions covered progress in U.S.-Iran talks as well as the importance of maintaining the Lebanon ceasefire.
Separately, Iran’s acting Defense Minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, stated that the country’s missile and drone programs remain a national security “red line” and will not be part of any negotiations.
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