BREAKING: The Trump administration will reportedly provide Iran access to around $6 billion in previously frozen funds to purchase humanitarian and other non-sanctioned goods from the United States, according to the Financial Times.
Key details of the reported arrangement:
The funds are being framed as a “financial incentive” to encourage Iran to comply with the agreement
The release will happen in phases, beginning within a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension
Access to funds is tied to conditions, including Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The US will also issue a waiver allowing Iran to export oil during the 60-day period
The broader aim of the deal is said to be the gradual removal and eventual termination of all sanctions on Iran.
🚨NEW: France started an investigation into Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018.
🚨 BREAKING: Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates recently, where he met with Mohammed bin Zayed, the country's president, sources told CBS News.
Netanyahu's office later acknowledged the trip, saying in a statement that it "resulted in a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates."
UAE did not immediately comment.
🚨 REPORT: Why did France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron slap President Macron?
A new book claims she slapped him after seeing a “flirty” message on his phone from Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani during a foreign trip.
⚡️Iranian Foreign Ministry responds to Trump rejecting Iran's Final proposal:
“Whatever we proposed in the text was reasonable and generous
Not only for Iran's national interests but also for the good of the region and the world
Trump is responsible for his own unrealistic demands from Iran”
🚨 JUST IN: Iran sends 14-point proposal to the US via Pakistani mediators. Tehran wants full end to conflict in 30 days.
Trump confirms receiving it but says review doesn't mean acceptance.