Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari.
Qatar denies reports of $12 billion offer to Iran for US deal
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Qatar denied recent reports claiming it offered Iran $12 billion to facilitate a deal with the United States, describing the allegations as unfounded and motivated by attempts to undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
On Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, stated that the reports suggesting Qatar “offered” the funds to Iran to secure an agreement are “simply not true.”
He emphasized that such narratives represent “desperate attempts to tarnish Qatar’s reputation as a trusted international peace facilitator.”
The denial comes amid heightened diplomatic activity aimed at resolving tensions between the United States and Iran.
Recent reports claimed that Iranian negotiators are demanding immediate access to approximately $12 billion in frozen assets held in Qatari banks as a precondition for advancing talks toward a potential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
These funds, linked to Iranian oil revenues, have been subject to restrictions under previous agreements, including a 2023 prisoner swap.
Earlier reports from April noted US agreement to release around $6 billion in similar frozen assets, though access remains tightly controlled for humanitarian purposes.
Qatar has played a significant mediating role in regional disputes, maintaining channels with both Washington and Tehran.
