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UAE Denies Reuters Report of Releasing Frozen Iranian Funds

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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened

The United Arab Emirates denied reports that it agreed to free billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds. Reuters had reported, citing unnamed sources, that a deal worth $10 billion to $20 billion was linked to stopping Iranian attacks on the UAE.

  • 01UAE officials said no frozen Iranian funds were released or transferred.
  • 02Reuters reported a possible $10 billion to $20 billion deal involving Iranian assets.
  • 03Sources said the arrangement was tied to ending Iranian attacks on the UAE.
  • 04The UAE said the claims were “completely false and unfounded.”
  • 05Washington has pressured the UAE to curb Iran-linked financial networks.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 13, 2026
UAE Denies Reuters Report of Releasing Frozen Iranian Funds
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Report: UAE Agreed to Release Billions to Iran in De-escalation Deal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
UAE Denies Releasing Frozen Funds to Iran
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Reuters: UAE Agrees to Unfreeze Billions for Iran

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