Iranian Outlet Alleges Initial $3 Billion Transfer Under Wider Financial Arrangement
TEHRAN: An Iranian media report has claimed that the first installment of Iranian foreign currency assets has arrived in Tehran under a reported financial understanding involving the United Arab Emirates, despite repeated public denials from both US and Emirati officials.
According to Iranian news outlet Khabar Fori, a private aircraft from the UAE landed at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport carrying approximately $3 billion in Iranian funds. The report described the transfer as the first phase of a larger financial arrangement aimed at releasing a substantial portion of Iran’s overseas assets.
The outlet cited what it called reliable regional and international sources, although no official confirmation has been issued by the governments involved.
Flight Data Cited as Evidence of Transfer
Khabar Fori reported that flight-tracking records showed an Emirati Boeing 737-7JZ BBJ, registered as A6-RJF, traveling directly from Abu Dhabi to Tehran on June 8.
According to the report, the aircraft reportedly bypassed certain regional flight restrictions before arriving in the Iranian capital. The publication presented the flight movement as evidence supporting claims that funds were transferred as part of a broader financial arrangement.
However, authorities in the UAE and the United States have not publicly acknowledged any such transfer, and independent verification of the reported shipment remains unavailable.
Broader Asset Release Reportedly Under Discussion
The report further claimed that the UAE could release between $10 billion and $20 billion in Iranian assets under the alleged understanding, with the reported $3 billion transfer representing the first installment.
Meanwhile, the development comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions surrounding regional security, sanctions relief, and broader efforts to reduce tensions in the Gulf region.
Neither Iranian officials nor representatives from the UAE have formally confirmed the details outlined in the report. Consequently, questions remain regarding the scope, timing, and status of any potential financial arrangements involving frozen Iranian assets.
💢 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.
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