Insp4
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You need to find a better source. It was not a ransom payment. The money belonged to Iran. It had been kept in U.S. banks. When we imposed sanctions on Iran, the money was confiscated by the U.S. government. Now, that they have a nuclear weapons agreement with Iran and the sanctions have been lifted, the money got sent back to them. Iran was about to sue for it in U.S. courts. Government lawyers advised the President that giving the money back to them was not only the right course of action (since the money belonged to them anyway), but was also the cheaper route to go than try to fight them in court. It was sent in cash because the U.S. does not have a banking agreement with Iran; so, they could not wire it or send a check.Insp4 said:
Now you trust the Iranians and the Russians?delldude said:Why do the Iranians keep calling it ransom?
Dog Wonder said:Now you trust the Iranians and the Russians?
jimntx said:
The reality is that the two events just happened to occur at the same time.
How long have you been in Iran?traderjake said:Iran would not release the hostages until the money arrived.
Another fish in the sewer, keep eating them up.Insp4 said:Well here's a reality check for you!