The fate of Iran's frozen assets is a sovereign decision of Tehran… (актив · рябок · иранский)
The fate of Iran's frozen assets is a sovereign decision of Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said when asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's statement that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to purchase American goods.
Consensus
- Sergei Ryabkov, deputy foreign minister of Russia, stated that using frozen Iranian assets for purchasing American goods is unacceptable and violates sovereignty.
- Ryabkov emphasized that any use of Russian frozen assets without Moscow's consent would be considered a direct theft and would prompt a strong response.
- The U.S. President Donald Trump announced that frozen Iranian assets would be used to buy food and medicine in the U.S.
- Ryabkov stated that the decision regarding the use of frozen Iranian assets should be made solely by Iran.
Points of divergence
- Ryabkov described the use of Russian frozen assets without consent as a 'direct robbery' and a radical revision of international financial system foundations. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ryabkov calls the use of frozen assets without Russia's consent a looting — Ведомости
- Moscow believes Iran has the right to decide its own fate regarding frozen assets after unfreezing — Интерфакс
- Iran Discusses Frozen Assets and Oil with USA — Интерфакс