Iran said frozen assets are being released, while reports said indirect Iran-U.S. talks in Qatar with mediators may focus on the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability; one report put the assets amount at $3 billion this week.
Iran said the release of frozen assets is underway, while Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said outside intervention in the Strait of Hormuz is unnecessary and would only complicate the situation. Separately, Al Arabiya TV, cited by PANews on June 30, reported that Iranian and U.S. delegations are expected to hold indirect talks in Qatar tomorrow with mediators, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional stability. The same report said Iran is set to receive $3 billion in frozen assets before the end of the week.