The UAE's move was brilliant, acting as both a mediator and safeguarding their own security—proof that the Middle Eastern geopolitical lubricant is real.

Reuters reports that against the backdrop of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the UAE has agreed to unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian funds, with varying figures: the total may be $10 billion, with over $3 billion already released; some sources mention involving $20 billion. In exchange, Iran will cease missile and drone attacks against the UAE, and both sides will rebuild bilateral relations, intelligence, and economic cooperation. The UAE's move is seen as a channel to ease the US-Iran conflict, allowing Iran to claim compensation, while Washington states no payments have been made, and Iran has approached at least two countries regarding similar arrangements.