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Egypt and several Gulf states have begun efforts to curb the escalation and revive U.S.-Iran talks, the Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper Al-Akhbar reports, citing Cairo diplomatic sources.

The focus is pressuring Washington to keep Israel o...

Egypt and several Gulf states have begun efforts to curb the escalation and revive U.S.-Iran talks, the Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper Al-Akhbar reports, citing Cairo diplomatic sources.

The focus is pressuring Washington to keep Israel out of any strikes on Iran, over fears it would open new fronts. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed cut short an Egypt visit to manage the crisis from Abu Dhabi.

Cairo has pledged immediate defensive and intelligence support to the Gulf to shield energy sites, oil tankers, and shipping from Iranian retaliation.

KAN Israel News, citing an Iranian-linked news network, reports that $3 billion was transferred from Abu Dhabi to Tehran aboard a private Boeing 737.

According to the report, Iran agreed to halt direct attacks on Israel after receiving a U...

KAN Israel News, citing an Iranian-linked news network, reports that $3 billion was transferred from Abu Dhabi to Tehran aboard a private Boeing 737.

According to the report, Iran agreed to halt direct attacks on Israel after receiving a U.S. message, delivered through Qatar, that Israel would refrain from further strikes in Lebanon.

The funds were reportedly flown to Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport aboard UAE Royal Jet aircraft A6-RJF, which was tracked traveling from Abu Dhabi to Iran.

At this stage, the flight itself was genuine (it happened during Irans airspace closure) and the presence of a UAE delegation in Tehran has been reported by multiple sources.

There is no independent confirmation that $3 billion was transferred or that such an arrangement was reached.

The $3B claim should be treated as unverified.

Iran demanded the UAE "cease its collusion and partnership with the U.S. and the Zionist entity," denying it launched missiles and drones at the UAE in recent days, despite its own FM spokesperson confirming the attacks on Monday.

Iran's F...

Iran demanded the UAE "cease its collusion and partnership with the U.S. and the Zionist entity," denying it launched missiles and drones at the UAE in recent days, despite its own FM spokesperson confirming the attacks on Monday.

Iran's Foreign Ministry warned of "serious repercussions" if Abu Dhabi continues hosting U.S. and Israeli military assets, stating Tehran "will not hesitate to take all necessary and appropriate measures to defend its interests and national security."

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