Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said after the Doha meeting that an understanding had been reached with Qatari officials that the frozen assets would be used entirely in accordance with Iran's domestic requirements.
He said the primary purpose of the funds is to procure essential goods and humanitarian supplies needed by the country. According to Iranian officials, the allocation is intended to facilitate necessary imports as Iran continues to face restricted access to overseas assets because of U.S. sanctions.
During the Doha talks, Iran accused the United States of failing to comply with the first article of the agreement. Gharibabadi said Washington had not fully fulfilled its obligations related to reducing regional conflicts, including in Lebanon, and preventing war-related activities. He also said U.S. military activities in West Asia had continued to increase and that statements by U.S. officials were contributing to heightened tensions rather than reducing them.
According to Iran, such actions undermine mutual confidence and are inconsistent with the spirit of the agreement.
The two sides also agreed to establish an independent mechanism to monitor implementation of the agreement. Under the arrangement, a dedicated communication system and a monitoring committee are to be established within 24 hours. Any allegation of a violation by either side will be submitted through the official channel for review and further action.
Iran said no direct meeting took place between Iranian and U.S. representatives during the Doha talks. Gharibabadi stated that discussions were conducted through separate rooms with Qatar and Pakistan serving as intermediaries and conveying messages between the delegations.
Separately, Iran reiterated its position on its nuclear programme. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said IAEA inspectors will not, for the time being, be allowed to inspect the nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan that were affected by recent U.S. attacks.
Ghalibaf also rejected media reports claiming that Iran had granted the IAEA access to those sites. He said national security and the protection of sensitive nuclear infrastructure would remain the priority, and that Iran would independently determine any future decisions regarding inspections.
U.S. President Donald Trump described the Doha talks as positive, saying discussions on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues were moving in the right direction. He expressed hope that the negotiations would produce positive results and that dialogue between the two sides would continue.
