World News: Iran funding suspicious on participation in the massacre against Israel.
Published Date:
Oct 14, 2023
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The White House refuses to refreeze the $6 billion given to Iran
Iran funding suspicious on participation in the massacre against Israel
Sen. Marsha Blackburn and other Senate Republicans joined together in a letter to President Joe Biden to say it is unconscionable to have Iran receive $6 billion in its unfrozen assets.
These horrific attacks come on the heels of the State Department issuing sanctions waivers for Iranian funds held in South Korean accounts to be converted from won to euros and then transferred to bank accounts in Qatar. The Republicans called to immediately freeze the accounts in light of the attacks against Israel.
The conclusion to their letter stated that, “We must stand with Israel and restrict access to these Iranian funds. Iran should be placed under the most stringent sanctions admissible. Anything short of this is unacceptable and only aids in the ability of Iran and Hamas to fund these heinous acts.”
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was asked about Israel’s Iron Dome and also ensuring they are fighting back against Hamas and not harming civilians.
