The New York Times revealed today, Thursday, an American-Iranian barter deal, which will lead to the release of American soldiers in exchange for Iranian funds restricted in Iraq.

The newspaper quoted private sources as saying, “The United States reached an agreement with Tehran to release 5 Americans and unfreeze funds for Iran.”

It added, “The agreement will include the unfreezing of about $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues.”

Iraq had previously reached a barter agreement with the Iranian side represented in black oil in exchange for gas, to overcome the obstacles to pay Iranian debts./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency