💢 According to a report by Iranian outlet Khabar Fori, the first tranche of Iranian funds released under a Reuters reported financial understanding with the UAE has arrived in Tehran, despite repeated public denials by U.S. and Emirati officials.
The Iranian outlet claims a private Emirati aircraft landed at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport after bypassing regional flight restrictions, carrying an initial $3 billion transfer of Iran’s foreign currency assets. Flight tracking data reportedly shows an Emirati Boeing 737-7JZ BBJ (registration A6-RJF) flew directly from Abu Dhabi to Tehran on June 8.
Citing what it describes as reliable regional and international sources, Khabar Fori says the transfer is part of a broader agreement under which the UAE would release between $10 billion and $20 billion in Iranian funds, with the reported $3 billion shipment representing the first installment.