ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning USD 3 billion.
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Suresh Goel said that while US President Trump claimed a deal had been reached with Iran, Tehran was yet to agree, highlighting a clear contradiction between the two sides.
UAE paid Iran billions of dollars to halt strikes: Report The UAE paid Iran billions of dollars in return for a halt to attacks on the country in an about-face for the Gulf state that staked out the most hawkish position on Iran , lobbying the US to continue waging war on the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Friday. The UAE has already delivered $3bn to Iran as part of the agreement, which two regional sources said reached as high as $10bn. Two other sources told Reuters that the UAE would eventually pay Iran $20bn.
Iran’s foreign minister said a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States could be signed remotely in the coming days, even as Tehran said the text was not final and hardliners attacked both the emerging deal and his handling of its public messaging.
The summit takes place against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which have added to global economic uncertainties, while divisions between the United States and its European allies have drawn attention ahead of the meeting.
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said he spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to convey India's strong protest over US Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. He described such actions against commercial shipping as unjustified. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, 'Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening.
Florida [US], June 13 (ANI): The US' top general made a secret visit to US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida late last month to receive in-person briefings on plans for the country's forces to enter Iran and seize its highly enriched uranium, a key material for nuclear weapons, CNN reported while citing two sources familiar with the matter.
France says positive signs growing in US-Iran talks French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says he sees a real willingness from both sides to reach an agreement, as diplomatic efforts continue around a possible US-Iran deal. “We call on both sides to seize this opportunity to end a situation that is clearly untenable and only creates losers,” Barrot told French news outlet LCI, adding that he had delivered the same message directly to his Iranian counterpart. Barrot said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this morning and remained cautiously optimistic about the prospects for a breakthrough.
UAE paid Iran billions of dollars to halt strikes: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 21:05 IRGC officials stayed at the UAE national security advisor's guest house last week to cut a de-escalation deal (L to R): Dubai Emirate ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Emirate ruler and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, and UAE Supreme Council Member and Sharjah Emirate ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed al-Qasimi at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, on 27 May 2026 (UAE presidential court/AFP) Off The UAE paid Iran billions of dollars in return for a halt to attacks on the country in an about-face for the Gulf state that staked out the most hawkish position on Iran , lobbying the US to continue waging war on the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Friday. The UAE has already delivered $3bn to Iran as part of the agreement, which two regional sources said reached as high as $10bn. Two other sources told Reuters that the UAE would eventually pay Iran $20bn.
Iran says nuclear and sanctions issues remain undecided Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz would no longer operate as it did before the war, adding that the waterway falls “under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman”. He said vessels had passed through the strait freely for years, but that arrangement would now change, with Tehran set to charge for services. Araghchi also warned that talks on a final agreement would not move forward unless the terms set out in the MoU were implemented.
Florida [US], June 13 (ANI): The US' top general made a secret visit to US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida late last month to receive in-person briefings on plans for the country's forces to enter Iran and seize its highly enriched uranium, a key material for nuclear weapons, CNN reported while citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Iranian foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz has become one of Tehran’s “most important deterrent tools”, warning that the strategic waterway will not return to its pre-war status. Araghchi said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz would no longer operate as it did before the war, adding that the waterway falls “under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman”. He said vessels had passed through the strait freely for years, but that arrangement would now change, with Tehran set to charge for services.
Iran says MoU includes mechanism for frozen funds Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a proposed memorandum of understanding with the US includes a mechanism for Iran’s frozen funds, while rejecting media reports about the text of the deal. Speaking to Iranian media, Araghchi said Tehran and Washington do not endorse the versions of the agreement circulating publicly, adding that none of them are “valid”. He said the two sides would reach an agreement only when both were satisfied with the final text.
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
WASHINGTON -- A senior US administration official has said the United States and Iran were very close to sealing a deal that would reopen a critical shipping route and dismantle Tehrans nuclear enrichment infrastructure.
Iran says MoU will end war on all fronts, including Lebanon Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum of understanding with the US has not yet been signed, but that the proposed agreement would announce an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Speaking to Iran’s Press TV, Araghchi said the MoU also covers the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran. He said Washington would pledge not to start a war or use threats, while the US and Iran would commit to respecting each other’s sovereignty and avoiding interference in each other’s internal affairs.
Qatar reportedly offered Iran gas shutdown during US-Israeli war Qatar held secret talks with Iran during the Israeli-US war, offering to help disrupt global energy markets if Tehran spared the Ras Laffan gas field, The Washington Post reports, citing US officials. The report said Iran did not give Qatar a firm pledge that it would avoid striking the facility, which supplies a fifth of the world’s natural gas. But Doha believed it could reach an informal understanding with Tehran.
Medical coalition tells UK government not to enforce 'chilling' NHS censorship on Palestine A coalition of medical associations representing over 13,000 healthcare workers in the UK is calling on the British government to immediately pause the rollout of a series of measures that would censor pro- Palestine advocacy within the National Health Service (NHS). Last week the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) endorsed a review into anti-Jewish hate and other forms of racism in the NHS by the UK government’s advisor on antisemitism, Lord John Mann. The review recommends mandatory antisemitism training for 1.
Iran and US confirm they are on cusp of new ceasefire, as they fight to frame terms Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 19:31 Pakistan says 'peace never this close' as Switzerland offers to host signing agreement Women walk past Iran's national flag in Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran, on 10 June 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iran offered its most definitive assessment on Friday that it was close to signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US , as both countries jostled to frame the deal as a victory. The signing of the MOU would trigger a 60-day period for "technical" negotiations, according to the Trump administration. “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer.
Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran would receive financial incentives merely for signing the peace deal between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the hostilities in West Asia, calling such claims 'fake information'.
