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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Gharibabadi announced that a portion of the $6 billion in Iranian assets frozen abroad will be earmarked to purchase goods deemed essential for Tehran. The statement came as part of a broader discussion on how the United States‑imposed sanctions are affecting the country’s ability to import critical supplies such as food, medicine, and industrial equipment.

Gharibabadi clarified that the funds would be directed through approved channels to secure items that the Iranian government has identified as priorities for the domestic market. He noted that the use of these assets is intended to mitigate shortages caused by the sanctions regime, while maintaining compliance with international legal frameworks that govern the release and utilization of frozen assets.

The announcement underscores Iran’s ongoing efforts to navigate the constraints of its frozen holdings and highlights the continuing diplomatic negotiations aimed at restoring limited economic access. The decision to allocate a share of the frozen assets to essential goods may influence future discussions between Iran and sanction‑imposing authorities regarding the scope and conditions of asset release.