Iran's Araghchi attacks deal opponents as 'Zionists'; UAE reportedly agrees to transfer $10B to Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the emerging nuclear deal has many enemies, 'especially the Zionists', according to his statement. Separately, Reuters reports the UAE has agreed to transfer $10 billion in frozen Iranian funds to Iran as the deal advances.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi continues his campaign against domestic opposition to the nuclear deal with the United States. In his latest salvo, he described the deal's opponents as 'many, especially the Zionists,' echoing a line he used hours earlier when he named Israel as the leader of organized opposition to the agreement. The remark, published by Iranian outlets, comes amid a deepening internal Iranian debate over the emerging framework.

Separately, Reuters reported that the UAE has agreed to transfer $10 billion in frozen Iranian funds to Tehran as the deal advances. The report cites four sources; $3 billion has reportedly already been delivered. An Emirati official told Reuters the move aims to de-escalate regional tensions. This follows a similar report by Reuters on June 12 that the UAE agreed to transfer $10-20 billion, with $3 billion already sent — the latest figure is at the lower end of that range.

As The Zioneer reported, Araghchi has faced public criticism from IRGC-affiliated media and hardline lawmakers in recent days over his handling of negotiations and his response to US President Donald Trump. The UAE transfer, if confirmed, would provide Tehran with significant liquidity as talks progress, while allowing Washington to claim it is not directly funding Iran.

3 developments

1. 2 days ago · 20:38 · 13 JunLatest

   Reuters reports $3 billion of the frozen funds have already been transferred

2. 07:49 · 13 Jun

   Reported amount clarified as $10–20 billion linked to reduced Iranian attacks.

3. 00:25 · 13 Jun

   Iran's Araghchi attacks deal opponents as 'Zionists'; UAE reportedly agrees to transfer $10B to Tehran

• Strong2 days ago · 16:09 · 13 JunUAE issues fresh denial on transferring frozen Iranian funds
• Strong2 days ago · 16:42 · 13 JunQatar proposes $12 billion compromise to unlock Iranian frozen assets
• Developing3 days ago · 01:49 · 13 JunKhamenei adviser: Trump agreed to release $24B in frozen Iranian assets but won't say so publicly
• Strong3 days ago · 12:18 · 12 JunIran media: potential US deal includes $24 billion frozen assets, Lebanon provisions

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