Iran's central bank governor travels to Qatar amid US mediation efforts

Governor of the Iranian Central Bank Abdolnaser Hemmati traveled to Qatar, Iranian media reported Monday, as mediation efforts continue between Iran and the US to end their conflict. The visit follows a trip by a Qatari delegation to Tehran a few days ago to discuss Iran's frozen assets, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said, citing unspecified sources.

Frozen assets

Iran has been seeking the release of its frozen assets held abroad, including those in Qatar, as part of the Pakistan-mediated negotiations with the US. The issue of frozen assets remains a key point in the ongoing talks.

Ceasefire context

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation and was later extended by President Trump indefinitely. On Saturday, Trump said an agreement with Iran to end the conflict had been "largely negotiated" and was awaiting finalization.

Iranian statement

Iran has said that a "large part" of issues under discussion have been resolved, though an agreement is not imminent. The two sides continue message exchanges through Pakistani mediation.