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$6 Billion in Frozen Iran Funds to Flow in Phases Under Trump Interim Deal, Earmarked for US Goods

6/19/2026

A $6 billion pool of Iranian assets frozen in Qatar will be released in phases under an interim deal with the Trump administration, with the full amount designated for purchases of US goods.

The arrangement unlocks capital that has been inaccessible to Tehran while directing that purchasing power exclusively toward American exporters — a commercial condition built into the deal's foundational terms.

Qatar as Custodian and Conduit The $6 billion currently sits in Qatar, placing the Gulf state at the operational center of the deal's financial structure.

Rather than a single lump-sum transfer, the funds will be disbursed in stages, which keeps Qatar in an active management role throughout the agreement's life rather than as a one-time transfer agent.

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