Washington DC, June 20 -- The United States is eyeing working with Qatar so as to chart a plan for releasing billions of dollars in frozen funds aimed at humanitarian spending in Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

According to the American news outlet, yet another early financial incentive comes as a part of the recently inked peace pact between Tehran and Washington, according to people familiar with the matter.

While the plan is not complete yet, the Wall Street Journal reported that it is aimed at giving Iran access to spend and utilise some of its estimated USD 100 billion in cash frozen worldwide--with the first access being to the USD 6 billion held in Qatar.

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