Trump pays Iran $3 bn? First peace deal-era funds transfer from USA's Arab ally to Tehran reported

Reports from Iranian media suggest that the first tranche of frozen Iranian assets may have already reached Tehran as diplomatic momentum continues to build around a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. According to Iranian outlet Khabar Fori, an initial transfer of approximately $3 billion arrived in Iran as part of a reported understanding involving the United Arab Emirates and Tehran. The report claims additional releases of Iranian assets could follow, potentially totaling between $10 billion and $20 billion. However, neither Washington nor Abu Dhabi has publicly confirmed the reported transfer, and the claims remain unverified. The reports have intensified speculation over sanctions relief, frozen assets and the broader economic implications of a possible diplomatic breakthrough.