On the solemn occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, President Joe Biden's administration has reportedly finalized a deal to transfer $6 billion to Iran.
This move is seen as a strategic step towards securing the release of five American citizens currently detained in Iran, a nation notorious for being a leading state sponsor of terrorism.
The Biden administration has granted a waiver to U.S. banks, allowing them to transfer the frozen Iranian oil funds without the threat of U.S. sanctions. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics predicting that Iran could potentially use the funds to bolster its military and regional ambitions. This prediction was made three weeks ago by The Gateway Pundit.
However, recent reports suggest that the U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing the recently unfrozen $6 billion. This agreement is seen as a safeguard against the potential misuse of funds by Iran. Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo reassured Democrat lawmakers in a confidential briefing that the money "isn't going anywhere anytime soon," according to unnamed sources.
Contradicting these reports, the Iranian regime has refuted claims that the Biden administration has blocked the transfer of funds. The Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations dismissed the claims made by the Washington Post regarding the U.S.-Qatar agreement to block Iran's access to the $6 billion.
The Iranian mission issued a statement, stating, "The news is devoid of veracity, the publication of which would tarnish the Washington Posts credibility." The mission further emphasized that the U.S. government and the senators involved are fully aware that they cannot back out of the agreement.
The Iranian mission asserted that the funds rightfully belong to the Iranian people and are earmarked for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The funds are intended to facilitate the acquisition of essential and non-sanctioned requisites for the Iranian populace. This ongoing controversy underscores the delicate balance of international diplomacy and the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations.
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