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Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
Reuters ^ | June 12, 2026 | Andrew Mills, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad Ghaddar

Posted on 06/12/2026 7:20:05 PM PDT by Timber Rattler

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources ​said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.

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Two regional sources told Reuters the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.

Two other sources with knowledge of the arrangement put the total funds involved at $20 billion, adding that the move had been agreed in return for a ​halt to Iranian attacks on the UAE.

One of the sources with knowledge of the arrangement also said a first tranche of $3 billion had already been made available.

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One of the sources with knowledge of the arrangement said the move offered a way to help solve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran without either side crossing its red line: Iran can claim it extracted compensation for war damages, Washington can insist it paid nothing, and Abu Dhabi obtains its own security and Dubai's hub status, while framing the move as an investment in rebuilding regional trust.

The other source with knowledge of the arrangement said that in return for the disbursement, Iran would halt missile and drone attacks on the UAE, and ​there would be a rebuilding of bilateral ties, including ​intelligence sharing and economic cooperation.

The source added that ⁠Iran had approached at least two other Gulf Arab countries to make a similar arrangement.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


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So the original reports were true...big new pallets of cash are flying into Tehran.

So what do the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Trump think that the IRGC will be doing with those billions?

1 posted on 06/12/2026 7:20:05 PM PDT by Timber Rattler
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To: Timber Rattler

So much for making Iran suffer economically.


2 posted on 06/12/2026 7:23:12 PM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: Timber Rattler

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3 posted on 06/12/2026 7:25:05 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Timber Rattler

From the Times of Israel:

The UAE’s foreign ministry categorically denied the report, including the claim it had transferred some funds already, saying claims it has “released, transferred, or moved” frozen funds to Iran were “untrue and not based on any facts or reliable information.”


4 posted on 06/12/2026 7:27:50 PM PDT by norcal joe ( )
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To: CatOwner

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5 posted on 06/12/2026 7:27:53 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: norcal joe

Weasel words. Earlier the UAE issued a non-denial denial.


6 posted on 06/12/2026 7:28:52 PM PDT by Timber Rattler ("To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." --George Washington)
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To: Timber Rattler

This has been denied by the UAE.


7 posted on 06/12/2026 7:28:57 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Timber Rattler

The UAE foreign ministry issued a statement early on Saturday ⁠categorically denying reports of the transfer “including allegations concerning $3 billion”.

The UAE statement “affirmed that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded, stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred or facilitated through the UAE.”

The UAE statement did not provide any further specifics.

Earlier, when asked by Reuters to comment on the transfer, a UAE official said the country was trying to ease tension and foster peace.

“The UAE’s foreign policy is guided by promoting de-escalation and reducing tensions across the region, while advancing lasting peace and stability,” the official said. “The UAE supports efforts, including those undertaken by the United States, to protect the peoples of the region from the repercussions of conflict.”


8 posted on 06/12/2026 7:31:18 PM PDT by zeebee
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To: Timber Rattler

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9 posted on 06/12/2026 7:31:58 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Timber Rattler

Lies.


10 posted on 06/12/2026 7:32:32 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Jamestown1630
After the UAE pretty much confirmed it...the later denial was issued to clean-up the first non-denial denial.

From the article:

Earlier, when asked by Reuters to comment on the transfer, a UAE official said the country was trying to ease tension and foster peace. "The UAE's foreign policy is guided by ​promoting de-escalation and reducing tensions across the region, while advancing lasting peace and stability," the official said.

"The UAE supports efforts, including those undertaken by the United States, to protect the peoples of the region from the repercussions of conflict."

11 posted on 06/12/2026 7:33:41 PM PDT by Timber Rattler ("To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." --George Washington)
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It’s worth noting that neither the UAE or Qatar have been attacked by Iran lately.

But both nations have dealings with Israel too $$$ talks.


12 posted on 06/12/2026 7:36:14 PM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS, REMEMBER REV; NIEMOLLER)
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To: Nextrush

Go back to pimping your useless blog.


13 posted on 06/12/2026 7:38:21 PM PDT by norcal joe ( )
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To: Timber Rattler; Jamestown1630; norcal joe
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.

Otto von Bismarck

14 posted on 06/12/2026 7:40:02 PM PDT by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: Timber Rattler

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15 posted on 06/12/2026 7:40:11 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Nextrush

Your picture still on a milk box?😂🤡


16 posted on 06/12/2026 7:42:35 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Nextrush

Shouldn’t that be a period and not a semi-colon
after REV in your tagline?


17 posted on 06/12/2026 7:44:44 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th ( I am obsessed with not being obsessed with anything.)
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To: Retain Mike

That’s another one of those things that feels clever to say but isn’t always true.


18 posted on 06/12/2026 7:45:20 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Timber Rattler

Is there a big IF tacked on?


19 posted on 06/12/2026 7:45:56 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: Timber Rattler

Show us where a UAE official actually stated that UAE had released cash to Iran.


20 posted on 06/12/2026 7:47:56 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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