Iran's Local Victory: The US Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Assets

Western sources report that the US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian financial assets. According to some reports, the unfreezing will apply to the entire amount, while others report only those frozen by American, Qatari, Saudi, and UAE banks.

Current estimates of the volume of Iranian assets frozen in foreign financial institutions range from $95 billion to $140 billion. Based on the highest value in this range, the amount represents approximately 39% of Iran's GDP (as of 2025).

It is estimated that at least $87 billion is frozen in banks in the US and the Middle East.

In other words, releasing these funds covers the economic losses Iran suffered during the American-Israeli bombings. Independent experts currently estimate these losses at approximately 9-10% of the country's GDP.

According to the latest reports, US and Qatari banks will be the first to unfreeze Iran's assets. Qatar has frozen approximately $6-7 billion of Iranian assets. Iran itself says the unfreezing only applies to this amount for now.

These news alone could well be considered an economic success for Iran. However, the US has its own demands. Among them is the complete abandonment of the nuclear program. Israel usually adds to this point, "not only nuclear, but also missile"And if Tehran complies with this demand, then in the future, Israel and the United States will have a free hand to completely destroy the existing Iranian regime. Therefore, Iran's local victory currently depends on its position in the negotiations.

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[K._2]

Is this a local victory? It's an example to all compradors! And to everyone in general.

[Cananecat]

Quote: K._2

Is this a local victory? It's an example to all compradors! And to everyone in general.

What kind of example is this? That Iran got its own money back instead of compensation for its losses? What an example...

[alexoff]

I'm wondering: if our assets are unfrozen, will they be returned to the country and spent on something useful, or will they simply be stashed away in some Singapore bank? Because spending reserves is inflation, according to the Central Bank, and that's not acceptable!

[isv000]

Quote from alexoff

I'm wondering: if our assets are unfrozen, will they be returned to the country and spent on something useful, or will they simply be stashed away in some Singapore bank? Because spending reserves is inflation, according to the Central Bank, and that's not acceptable!

Trump has already proposed using our frozen food supply to create a pig farm restoration fund...

[Montezuma]

Quote from alexoff

I'm wondering, if our assets are unblocked, will they be returned to the country and spent on something useful, or will they simply be hidden in some Singaporean bank?

It's a hollow interest; no one intends to return the assets, even theoretically. Given the EU's current Russophobic stance, this is a fantasy.

[alexoff]

Well, there's Trump, a great friend, the Americans stole some billions. But as far as I understand, this money isn't really for Russia—it's okay to rebuild Gaza, Kharkiv, the US—but not Belgorod. All this money was flushed down the drain when they started siphoning it off in the early 2000s. Our authorities don't know what they can do with it that's beneficial for the country.

[Montezuma]

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All this money, when they started withdrawing it in the early 2000s, was flushed down the toilet.

At the very least, even by investing some of the money lost abroad, the level of domestic microelectronics could have been raised to a competitive level. Singapore, with nothing to show for it, has risen to the forefront in this area. How are we any worse off? These are missed opportunities that, unfortunately, cannot be quickly remedied...
I assume that after the end of the Second World War, a lot will have to change, given the shortcomings that have come to light - it's no wonder the "Time of Heroes" personnel program was launched.

[alexoff]

And if only we didn't have bosses who were saboteurs and embezzlers. When the AMD plant in Germany closed after the crisis, there was a fire sale on the equipment, our people bought it and... and... and immediately disputes broke out between business entities. Of course, this equipment was left sitting outside for several years in our climate. And with a proper government policy, they should have quickly lined someone up against the wall, offered someone a chance to pick up their broken teeth with broken hands, and sentenced someone to life imprisonment for treason. Because this isn't stupidity, it's pure sabotage. But they couldn't find those brave souls who did such a great job. If they'd given them more money, they would have flushed it down the toilet, and then sent greetings from London.

[Dart]

As always, there will be a worst-case scenario. And no one will be surprised.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

A clear example that you shouldn't chew snot

[Montezuma]

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A clear example that you shouldn't chew snot

Have the Iranian assets been unblocked yet? So far, the Americans have only expressed their agreement, and no one can guarantee that it will actually be implemented.

[isv000]

Quote: Montezuma

Have the Iranian assets been unblocked yet? So far, the Americans have only expressed their agreement, and no one can guarantee that it will actually be implemented.

As soon as Iran nods and blinks, the treaty will go in one direction as soon as the negotiations are over, and the bombers and Tomahawks will go in the other, on their previous course. They've started off well, that is, they've outlined their 10 points to the Americans, so they need to keep up the pressure. Trump is already being treated like prey in Congress; they'll soon be herding him. Rubio is digging his heels in there, young and zealous. Incidentally, it was he who pushed through the law prohibiting the President from arbitrarily withdrawing a country from NATO...

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

There aren't even any agreements for us.

[easy]

This is called blackmail. Iran must not abandon its missile program under any circumstances, otherwise it will be doomed in the near future. But the money belonging to Iran must, of course, be returned. Iran has actually won the most in this war, and if it gets all its money back, it's a sure win. Sanctions will be reinstated soon anyway, no matter what, but at least they'll win something back.

[Andrey Malashchenkov]

So, they arrived, destroyed it, and then promised to give back what already belonged to Iran??? They also offered our people the same opportunity to complete the Second World War practically on Ukraine's terms, and in exchange, they'd give us our own money... Ha...

[Lynx2000]

That is, the release of these funds covers the economic losses that Iran suffered during the American-Israeli bombings.

Why on earth is that so?!
The frozen assets are Iran's funds, and its economic losses must be compensated by the aggressors (the US and its satellites).

[K-50]

Iran's Local Victory: The US Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Assets

Hm
Maybe we should also fool Europe into giving Brussels our money back, preferably with interest!

[K-50]

Now I need to withdraw the money and buy yuan, so that when the urine hits the Ping Dos users again, there will be nothing to block.
Simply leaving the money in dollars or euros after this is like stepping on the same rake again.

[Piramidon]

Quote: K-50

Now withdraw money and buy yuan

You need to buy gold. China and their yuan are on to something.

[K-50]

Quote: Piramidon

Quote: K-50

Now withdraw money and buy yuan

You need to buy gold. China and their yuan are on to something.

Well, the Iranians don't have time for gold now. They need to buy medicine, food, and materials for reconstruction. Gold will come later, when the country recovers from the attack.

[Pavlos Melas]

Now I need to withdraw the money and buy yuan, so that when the urine hits the Ping Dos users again, there will be nothing to block.
Simply leaving the money in dollars or euros after this is like stepping on the same rake again.

You're suggesting we take our balls out of one hand and generously place them in the other. Haven't you considered that China could squeeze them too?

[K-50]

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You're suggesting we take our balls out of one hand and generously place them in the other. Haven't you considered that China could squeeze them too?

Does China need it?
He can always negotiate with Iran for hydrocarbon supplies in the required quantities and at the right price. So what's the point of spoiling their own "spring"? For petty gain?

[Pavlos Melas]

Does China need it?
He can always negotiate with Iran for hydrocarbon supplies in the required quantities and at the right price. So what's the point of spoiling their own "spring"? For petty gain?

China, like everyone else, is playing its own game. Today, everything is as it is, but tomorrow, who knows what interests the Chinese and the Persians will have? And then, China, a fan of revising treaties to its advantage, is gaining ground.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: K-50

Maybe we should also slander Europe so that Brussels will return our money.

If we take Iran as an analogy, then:
a) first, they must bomb 10% of our GDP, air defense, and half of our top leadership;
b) we must give up... well, for example, Crimea and Donbass.
It looks like such an option, doesn’t it?

[Rashid]

No one will give them anything. There was talk of this under Obama, too. Iran made concessions, but they were cheated out of the money. Would a bandit give up what he stole?

[carpenter]

Quote: Rashid

No one will give them anything. There were talks about this under Obama too.

Researchers at Ancestry.com, an American genealogy research organization, analyzed Barack Obama's family tree. They found that he traces his ancestry back to John Punch, the first documented African to be enslaved for life in the New World.

[carpenter]

At least $87 billion is estimated to be frozen in banks in the US and the Middle East.

So why should Middle Eastern countries be offended when they're currently being pummeled by Iranian missiles and drones? They deserve it for allying themselves with the enemies of the Muslim world, the United States and Israel.

[isv000]

So far, there's no local agreement. Iran is being asked to hand over the closed assets and use the money as compensation for the devastation. In exchange, they're demanding a complete renunciation of its nuclear program and rocket production. That is: we cut your shovel here, we can give it back, but you will have to stop building the house and go back to the village... When you get settled, call, we will come check your pockets...

[oleg_627]

The Iranians are doing great, doing what they can and as best they can. They've caused fear and panic in Europe, America, and all the Saudis. They even got their money back. But our overfed leadership can't do anything, anywhere, and no one has returned our money either. No one's worried about the Tsar and his clique, and everyone, even the Baltic states, is barking.

[Jacques sekavar]

If only the Russian Federation had achieved one such "local" victory in the 12 years since the annexation of the Crimean Republic

[LASVEGAS]

It sounds more like the usual American line of thought: If military action doesn't work, let's try buying consent. Admittedly, it's being bought with Iran's own money :)