VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“The UAE is one of the main Iranian financial gateways,”
Mehrdad Sepahvand · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Sepahvand explained the importance of the UAE as a financial channel for Iran after it halted trade ties.
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