Addressing the 33rd Monetary and Banking Policy Conference, Pezeshkian said the understanding reached with Washington opens positive prospects for the national economy and will allow progress on financial matters considered priorities by Iranian authorities.

The president pointed out that, with the start of negotiations, the return of six billion dollars belonging to Iran and held in Qatar is expected, resources that, he affirmed, will be included in the national treasury.

The head of State also noted that one of the leading points raised by the United States is related to the nuclear issue, and reiterated Iran’s official stance that possessing nuclear weapons is not part of the Islamic Republic’s strategic objectives.

The sanctions imposed for years by Washington resulted in the freezing of Iranian oil revenues in several foreign banks, so Tehran considers the lifting of those restrictions and the release of blocked assets essential elements of any agreement.

Pezeshkian warned, in another event held in Tehran, about the social repercussions stemming from the economic difficulties facing the country.

The president affirmed that national unity is Iran’s leading strength and asserted that domestic cohesion played a decisive role in fostering the current dialogue process with the United States.

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