What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?

As diplomatic talks continue, the fate of over $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets remains a pivotal economic and political lever. | Contesto: cronaca

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• What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?

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The Islamic Republic of Iran is formally seeking the release of more than $100 billion in sovereign assets frozen under U.S.-led sanctions, a central demand in ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The funds, held in financial institutions across several countries, are seen by Tehran as critical capital for rebuilding a national economy battered by years of stringent economic restrictions and internal mismanagement. The timing of the request coincides with delicate talks over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities, placing the massive financial reserve at the heart of geopolitical bargaining. The bulk of these immobilized assets are proceeds from Iran's oil sales, accumulated before and after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). When the United States reimposed crushing secondary sanctions in 2018, it effectively severed Iran from the global financial messaging system SWIFT and threatened any foreign bank or entity with severe penalties for processing transactions with Iranian counterparts. This action trapped billions in revenue from oil exports that had been sold but not yet fully repatriated, locking the money in accounts from South Korea to Iraq and beyond. Financial analysts and regional experts note that the funds are not held in a single location but are scattered across multiple jurisdictions, complicating any potential release. Significant portions are believed to be held in Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, and Indian banks—all major importers of Iranian crude prior to the strictest enforcement of sanctions. Another segment is held in escrow accounts in Iraq for energy imports. The diffuse nature of the holdings means a unilateral decision by Washington is not enough; it requires complex multilateral agreements and waivers to facilitate the transfer of funds without triggering sanctions on the intermediary financial institutions. The potential economic impact of unlocking these reserves for Iran is profound. The country faces rampant inflation, a severely devalued currency, and widespread shortages of essential goods. An infusion of $100 billion would significantly bolster...

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