Iran Demands $12 Billion In US Peace Deal Framework, Report Says

Iran has reportedly demanded the release of $12 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar as part of a proposed framework for a peace-related memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, according to a report by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The report, which cited sources close to negotiations, stated that the total value of Iranian assets frozen abroad is estimated at around $24 billion. It added that Tehran is seeking an initial tranche of $12 billion from funds held in Qatar as a condition linked to progress in ongoing diplomatic discussions with Washington.

Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that recent talks involving Qatar had shown “positive” momentum, with some progress made between negotiating parties. However, no official confirmation has been issued by either Iranian or US authorities regarding the specifics of any agreement or financial arrangement.

According to the report, the proposed release of funds would be tied to a broader memorandum of understanding intended to advance diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States. It also suggested that the $12 billion figure represents only an initial phase of financial unfreezing sought by Tehran, rather than the full scope of its overseas assets.

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Earlier reporting cited by Iran International indicated that Iran’s broader position involves seeking eventual access to all frozen funds held in various jurisdictions as part of a more comprehensive agreement. However, those claims have not been independently verified by official government sources. Iran has maintained that any final accord with Washington would need to include the gradual release and full restoration of access to its frozen foreign assets, framing the issue as central to any durable diplomatic settlement.

The latest report highlights the financial dimension of ongoing US–Iran negotiations, which continue to move alongside broader discussions involving security arrangements, sanctions relief, and regional stability. However, the absence of formal confirmation from either side leaves the status of the reported proposal uncertain.

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