Iran said it will independently decide how to use its previously frozen assets based on its own national interests [1].
This stance signals a direct rejection of U.S.-imposed conditions and external influence over the country's financial recovery. By asserting total control over these funds, Tehran aims to bypass international restrictions that often accompany the release of sanctioned assets.
Ali Bahreini, Iran's UN ambassador, said that only Iran will control its unfrozen assets [2]. He said that Tehran alone will decide how to use its frozen assets once they are unfrozen [3]. These statements emphasize the government's intent to align the expenditure of these funds with its internal priorities rather than adhering to foreign mandates.
In a separate development, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei addressed concerns regarding international oversight of its infrastructure [1]. Baghaei said there are no plans for the IAEA to inspect nuclear sites hit by U.S. and Israeli attacks [1].
The coordination between the foreign ministry in Tehran and the UN mission in Geneva underscores a unified diplomatic front. The Iranian government continues to push for the release of these assets without the attachment of political strings, a move that typically complicates negotiations with Western powers.
Tehran's insistence on autonomy reflects a broader strategy to maintain sovereignty over its economic resources. The administration said that the unfrozen assets are the rightful property of the state and should not be subject to the approval of foreign governments [2].
“Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets.”
Iran's refusal to accept conditions on its unfrozen assets creates a diplomatic deadlock with the U.S., which typically uses financial leverage to secure concessions on nuclear or regional security issues. By asserting unilateral control, Tehran is prioritizing national sovereignty and economic autonomy over the potential for a negotiated settlement with Western powers.
