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As negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding a "memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war" reach their final stages, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources, that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transferred more than $3 billion (approximately 4.6 trillion won) to Iran.
However, Reuters noted that it has not been confirmed whether these funds are part of Iranian assets that had been frozen due to U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Two sources in the Middle East stated that the UAE had agreed to provide a total of $10 billion (approximately 15.2 trillion won) to Iran, and that more than $3 billion of that amount has already been delivered.
Two other sources claimed that the total amount of funds to be provided could reach up to $20 billion (approximately 30.4 trillion won), explaining that this measure was agreed upon on the condition that Iran ceases missile and drone attacks against the UAE.
Reuters added that it could not be confirmed whether the funds were the UAE's own capital or if they came from Iranian accounts that had long been tied up in the UAE's financial system.
The sources also stated that they understand Iran has approached at least two other Gulf Arab nations to propose similar agreements.
The United States and Iran are currently in final negotiations to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war.
One of the key issues being discussed in the negotiations is the release of frozen assets, such as proceeds from Iranian oil exports held in foreign financial institutions.
The UAE government immediately denied the related reports.
In a statement released on the 13th (local time), the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all related reports, including the transfer of $3 billion, are "entirely false and baseless," adding that "there has been no release or transfer of frozen Iranian assets through the UAE."
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