Tehran Denies Negotiating with Washington in Doha and Reveals Progress on the Frozen Funds File
Iran confirms no meetings took place with the U.S. delegation in Qatar, conditioning any new negotiations on appropriate terms and the implementation of commitments regarding Lebanon.
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Iran revealed on Tuesday progress in the file of its frozen funds, while simultaneously denying any direct negotiations with the United States in the Qatari capital, Doha, despite the arrival of an American delegation there.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iranian experts will continue on Wednesday and Thursday to follow up on the file of frozen funds in Qatar, noting that this file is witnessing progress at the level of technical consultations.
No Meetings with the U.S. Delegation
Gharibabadi denied any scheduled talks with the American side, explaining: “Despite a U.S. delegation traveling to Qatar, we have no plans to meet with them.”
He added that working groups could resume negotiations if the appropriate conditions are met, without disclosing further details regarding the nature of these conditions.
Iranian Stance on the Lebanon File
The Iranian official emphasized his country’s firm stance on the necessity of stopping the war in Lebanon and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. He stressed that progress in any negotiating path cannot be limited only to the files that Washington wishes to address.
He pointed out that Tehran believes there are violations of what he described as the “spirit of the understanding agreement,” asserting that his country is monitoring all instances of non-compliance with commitments by the other party.
Limited Progress and Concerns Over Violations
Gharibabadi explained that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has made progress on some of its clauses. However, according to him, Washington continues to commit violations of the agreed-upon commitments, particularly regarding the situation in Lebanon.
These statements come at a time when the region is witnessing intensive diplomatic movements amid regional and international efforts to contain tensions and prevent the expansion of the conflict.
