[87414] Historic agreement between Iran and the US: The Vatican welcomes, criticism over the release of funds
[87414] Historic agreement between Iran and the US: The Vatican welcomes, criticism over the release of funds
Pope Francis welcomed the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran, while critics warn against the release of Iranian assets valued at an estimated $100 billion.
Diplomatic progress and a battle-tested agreement between Iran and the US
In a surprising diplomatic move, Pope Francis announced today, June 17, 2026, that he welcomes "with satisfaction" the fact that Iran and the United States have reached a political agreement. According to the Pope, the agreement, which is expected to be signed this coming Friday, constitutes an "encouraging result of patient work in dialogue and negotiation." The Pope, known for his consistent pursuit of international reconciliation, expressed his gratitude to the countries that assisted in bridging the gaps between the parties.
On the other hand, critical voices are rising, raising questions regarding the economic price of the deal. User J_Hurstman, who focuses on economic and political criticism, pointed to the sensitive issue of unfreezing the assets. According to his estimates, this involves the release of funds on the scale of approximately $100 billion.
According to the analysis by J_Hurstman, this sum includes assets that were frozen directly by the United States, alongside oil revenues, foreign currency reserves, and banking claims that remained blocked in international accounts. The criticism reflected in his words focuses on the fear of providing significant liquidity to the Iranian regime without clear restrictions.