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The Obama administration is facing criticism for paying Iran $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds as part of what critics described as a “ransom” bound up in a controversial hostage trade designed to secure the release of five Americans long held by Iran, according to conversations with administration officials and experts critical of the agreement.
The administration denies the issues are tied and insists that the money was provided to settle a decades-old dispute with Iran over the United States’ refusal to make good on a deal to provide the country military equipment following the 1979 Islamic revolution.
A senior Iranian military commander said Wednesday that the cash settlement was reached as a perk to motivate Iranian authorities to free the imprisoned Americans, who were released over the weekend.
“The annulment of sanctions against Iran’s Bank Sepah and reclaiming of $1.7bln of Iran’s frozen assets after 36 years showed that the US doesn’t understand anything but the language of force,” Mohammad Reza Naqdi, the commander of Iran’s volunteer Basij forces, told the country’s state-controlled press.
“This money was returned for the freedom of the U.S. spy and it was not related to the [nuclear] negotiations,” he said.
Holy shitOh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
Why don't you read the quote contained in the OP, Dumbass.Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
You're not very bright!Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
Well, we all know Timmy...You're not very bright!Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
No, the frozen assets amounted to $1.5B and then the US paid them an additional $1.7B and said it was interest. Iran is saying it was not interest, it was a ransom. If that is the case, it goes against all of our policies!Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
No, the frozen assets amounted to $1.5B and then the US paid them an additional $1.7B and said it was interest. Iran is saying it was not interest, it was a ransom. If that is the case, it goes against all of our policies!Oh brother . They didn't pay them , those were IRAN assets that were frozen but now are released wh the sanctions ending . That was going to happen anyway.
Getting the prisoners out was a bonus on our side .
.The administration denies the issues are tied and insists that the money was provided to settle a decades-old dispute with Iran over the United States’ refusal to make good on a deal to provide the country military equipment following the 1979 Islamic revolution
Well, now that I think about it, the interest being more that the principle is strange and why do they get interest at all? We were not taking the place of a bank!Who gives a fuck about what IRAN says . They will make up any shit in order to appease their versions of "conservatives".
Why? Cause the U.S. scored a good deal and now IRAN is spinning things to save face .:
Who gives a fuck about what IRAN says . They will make up any shit in order to appease their versions of "conservatives".
Why? Cause the U.S. scored a good deal and now IRAN is spinning things to save face .:
Give it to Obama, he setting a dangerous precedent.Who gives a fuck about what IRAN says . They will make up any shit in order to appease their versions of "conservatives".
Why? Cause the U.S. scored a good deal and now IRAN is spinning things to save face .:
A good deal for Iran. They'll take a few more hostages squeeze some more out of Obama
Iraqi security forces believe that the three Americans recently kidnapped in Baghdad were taken by Iran-backed Shiite militias.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi police were engaged in a search effort Monday for the Americans, flying helicopters over the southern Dora neighborhood of the Iraqi capital where authorities say the Americans were abducted. Police had also set up checkpoints in the area.
From your link:Another payday coming?
Iraqi Police Say 3 Americans Abducted by Iran-Backed Shiite Militia
Iraqi security forces believe that the three Americans recently kidnapped in Baghdad were taken by Iran-backed Shiite militias.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi police were engaged in a search effort Monday for the Americans, flying helicopters over the southern Dora neighborhood of the Iraqi capital where authorities say the Americans were abducted. Police had also set up checkpoints in the area.
Iraqi Police Say 3 Americans Abducted by Iran-Backed Shiite Militia
Iraqi security forces believe that the three Americans recently kidnapped in Baghdad were taken by Iran-backed Shiite militias.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi police were engaged in a search effort Monday for the Americans, flying helicopters over the southern Dora neighborhood of the Iraqi capital where authorities say the Americans were abducted. Police had also set up checkpoints in the area.
From your link:Another payday coming?
Iraqi Police Say 3 Americans Abducted by Iran-Backed Shiite Militia
Iraqi security forces believe that the three Americans recently kidnapped in Baghdad were taken by Iran-backed Shiite militias.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi police were engaged in a search effort Monday for the Americans, flying helicopters over the southern Dora neighborhood of the Iraqi capital where authorities say the Americans were abducted. Police had also set up checkpoints in the area.
Iraqi Police Say 3 Americans Abducted by Iran-Backed Shiite Militia
Iraqi security forces believe that the three Americans recently kidnapped in Baghdad were taken by Iran-backed Shiite militias.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi police were engaged in a search effort Monday for the Americans, flying helicopters over the southern Dora neighborhood of the Iraqi capital where authorities say the Americans were abducted. Police had also set up checkpoints in the area.
They have a precedent set. Now watch, more hostages will be taken. Thank you, Obama and Kerry! How much are you going to give of tax payer funds to get them back and say it was a coup for your friendly relationship with Iran?
Who gives a fuck about what IRAN says . They will make up any shit in order to appease their versions of "conservatives".
Why? Cause the U.S. scored a good deal and now IRAN is spinning things to save face .:
