Iran’s President Raisi counters Biden, asserting Iran’s authority over $6 billion spending decisions.
Iranian President Contradicts Biden Administration on Use of Unfrozen Assets
In a recent interview with NBC News, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi challenged the Biden administration’s claims regarding the use of $6 billion in assets that were unfrozen as part of a prisoner swap deal. The deal, approved by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, allows Iran access to the funds without violating U.S. sanctions.
Contrary to the administration’s assertion that the money would be strictly used for humanitarian purposes, Raisi stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has the authority to decide how to spend the funds. “This money belongs to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and naturally, we will decide to spend it wherever we need it,” Raisi emphasized.
When asked if the money would be used for more than just humanitarian purposes, Raisi explained that “humanitarian means whatever the Iranian people need.” He further emphasized that the needs of the Iranian people would be determined by the Iranian government.
Controversy Surrounding the Unfrozen Assets
The discrepancy between the Biden administration’s claims and Raisi’s statements has raised concerns about the true intentions behind the unfreezing of the assets. Critics argue that the funds could potentially be used for purposes other than humanitarian aid, undermining the original intent of the deal.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Iranian government will allocate and utilize the unfrozen assets. The controversy surrounding this issue highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and the challenges of ensuring transparency in such agreements.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says they’ll use the $6 billion from the Biden Admin “wherever we need it … as determined by the Iranian government” pic.twitter.com/KMLUfk2xhl
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