independent financial-political commentary site with detailed Iran-war tracking; covers the still-frozen Iranian assets and sub-par Hormuz traffic
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Naked Capitalism · United States · Witkoff and Kushner in Doha for Iran MoU talks; no direct US-Iran meeting confirmed
Detailed Iran-war update noting that Iran declined to engage directly with Witkoff and Kushner and has not received any of its $6 billion in frozen assets. The US is restricting use of assets to 'humanitarian' purposes under terms drawn from the prior Biden framework. Hormuz traffic on June 30 was 34 crossings, sub-par versus pre-war levels but continuing on the Omani side. Talks over permanent Hormuz management arrangements are ongoing.
“Iran disses Witkoff and Kushner in Doha but does not get $6 billion in frozen assets; Strait of Hormuz traffic sub-par but continues on Oman side.”