Iran Press/ America: During the meeting, Minister Hussein emphasized the importance of strengthening US-Iraqi relations in various fields. He referred to the shared desire to expand political and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Crucially, the Iraqi diplomat also discussed the issue of Iran's frozen assets in Iraq. He stressed the need for a "quick and fair solution" to the matter.
The statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry underscored that this was a key topic of discussion during the meeting between Minister Hussein and the US official.
The fate of Iran's frozen assets in Iraq has been a longstanding point of contention between Tehran and Baghdad. Iraq has held onto these funds, which are estimated to be in the billions of dollars, due to the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.
However, the Iraqi government appears to be signaling a willingness to resolve this issue, likely recognizing the importance of maintaining balanced relations with the US and Iran. The meeting between the Iraqi FM and the US official suggests progress may be on the horizon in unlocking Iran's frozen assets.
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