Mark Ames
Back in July @TheWarNerd first reported these rumors from Dubai that UAE was secretly paying billions to Iran, and that was why Iran stopped targeting them. By now it's pretty well established.
Babak Vahdad
Excellent analysis by @Malbrunot on how the Gulf monarchies are navigating the confrontation with Iran. - The most striking revelation: according to French and Gulf diplomatic and industry sources, the UAE and Qatar provided money to Tehran, in one form or another, to shield themselves from Iranian strikes after the mid-June US-Iran agreement. - A remarkable insight into the quiet diplomacy, and hard calculations, taking place behind the scenes in the region. #Iran