Iran insists that part of its blocked funds must be released as part of the process. Tehran distrusts the Americans and seeks to obtain tangible results and benefits through this mechanism.
The issue is considered to be so important that Qalibaf, acting as head of the Iranian negotiating team, traveled to Doha to pursue the matter in person in talks with the Emir of Qatar.
An informed source told Tasnim that progress has been achieved during the visit and that forward steps have been taken.