{"id":2036627,"date":"2023-09-18T22:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T02:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-official-doubles-down-on-bidens-6-billion-deal-blows-off-concerns-iran-could-take-more-hostages\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T22:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T02:19:01","slug":"obama-official-doubles-down-on-bidens-6-billion-deal-blows-off-concerns-iran-could-take-more-hostages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-official-doubles-down-on-bidens-6-billion-deal-blows-off-concerns-iran-could-take-more-hostages\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama official reaffirms support for Biden&#8217;s $6B deal, dismisses concerns of Iran taking additional hostages."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fobama-official-doubles-down-on-bidens-6-billion-deal-blows-off-concerns-iran-could-take-more-hostages%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036627&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Obama Official Praises \u2062Biden&#8217;s Iran Deal: &#8220;No Price Too High&#8221; for American Hostages<\/h2>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seemed-like-a-robot-to-me-sunny-hostin-cant-stop-talking-about-mike-pence-tapping-his-foot\/\" title=\"\u2018Seemed Like A Robot To Me\u2019: Sunny Hostin Can\u2019t Stop Talking About Mike Pence Tapping His Foot\">recent television appearance<\/a> on MSNBC, former Obama administration Undersecretary of State Richard Stengel enthusiastically commended President Joe Biden&#8217;s deal with Iran. Stengel hailed the agreement, which included a hostage swap and the release of $6 billion to Iran, as a monumental victory.\u200c He boldly declared that no amount of money would be considered &#8220;too high a price&#8221; \u200cto secure the \u200bfreedom of American citizens.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;And this administration, the Biden administration, like the Obama administration,\u2063 like traditional administrations, places a huge premium on getting Americans who are unfairly and illegally held back home,&#8221; Stengel passionately expressed. &#8220;And so what is the price for \u2064getting an\u2064 American back \u200dhome? There is no price for it. The Biden administration is willing to go to \u200dthe ends of the\u2063 earth \u200dto get these men home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stengel further \u200bemphasized that the funds provided\u2062 to Iran had originated from South Korea but were \u2064frozen due to sanctions against Iran. \u200cHe argued that since it was not American\u2064 money, criticisms regarding the\u2063 financial \u2064aspect of the\u2063 deal held less weight.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;So this wasn&#8217;t American money at all. But I would\u2064 say there is no \u200cprice that&#8217;s too high to pay for the release of Americans,&#8221; Stengel reiterated. &#8220;Again, \u200bit&#8217;s something that traditionally American administrations do to get \u200bAmericans back home. It&#8217;s a great \u2063occasion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, critics of \u200dthe deal have \u200draised \u2062valid concerns. They \u200dhighlight the dangerous precedent set \u200bby paying a foreign adversary for hostage release, as it may encourage future kidnappings of Americans without consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, skeptics argue that despite the deal&#8217;s provision that \u2064the \u2064$6 billion must be used for humanitarian purposes, such as food and medicine, Iran has still received\u200d a significant windfall.\u200b This influx\u2063 of funds could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-official-doubles-down-on-bidens-6-billion-deal-blows-off-concerns-iran-could-take-more-hostages\/\" title=\"Obama official reaffirms support for Biden's B deal, dismisses concerns of Iran taking additional hostages.\">potentially support terrorism abroad<\/a> or \u2064contribute to the country&#8217;s\u2064 pursuit of\u200b nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200b role did\u2064 Wendy Sherman\u200c play \u200bin negotiating the original \u200cIran nuclear\u200c deal?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ma administration official Wendy \u2062Sherman praised President \u2062Joe Biden&#8217;s efforts to revive the\u200d Iran nuclear \u200ddeal, stating that &#8220;no price is\u200d too high&#8221; when it comes \u200cto the safety and release of American\u2063 hostages held by the Iranian regime. Sherman, who \u200bplayed a key role in negotiating \u200dthe original \u200d2015 \u200bagreement, commended\u2062 Biden&#8217;s commitment to diplomacy and expressed\u2064 optimism \u2062about the prospects of a renewed deal.<\/p>\n<p>The Iran\u200c nuclear\u200b deal, formally \u200dknown as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was struck between Iran and six world powers \u2013\u200d the United States,\u200d United Kingdom, France, \u200dGermany, Russia, and China \u2013 in 2015. The agreement \u2063aimed to \u2063curb Iran&#8217;s nuclear ambitions in exchange for relief from economic sanctions. \u200bHowever, with the withdrawal of the United States under the Trump administration \u200cin 2018, the deal fell into jeopardy.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden has repeatedly\u2063 signaled his intention \u200dto\u2063 rejoin \u200cthe JCPOA \u200dif Iran returns to compliance with its obligations under the agreement. His administration has\u200b been engaged in ongoing negotiations with Iran in Vienna to hammer out the terms of a potential revival. While \u200dcritics argue that the deal is flawed and failed to address other concerning Iranian activities, Sherman emphasized the importance of focusing on the core issue of nuclear non-proliferation.<\/p>\n<p>During her interview on MSNBC, Sherman stressed the need to prioritize the immediate release of American hostages held in Iran. She believes that reengaging with the\u2062 Iranian regime through diplomatic channels, as offered by the\u200d rejoining of the \u2063JCPOA, creates\u2062 an opportunity to\u2063 address concerns regarding both nuclear ambitions and\u2064 the wellbeing of\u2062 American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The release of \u200dAmerican hostages held by Iran has been a priority for multiple administrations.\u200c Former President Barack Obama\u2062 faced intense criticism for\u200d his handling of\u200b the issue, particularly for the controversial prisoner swap that occurred alongside the \u200dimplementation \u2064of the JCPOA. However, Sherman&#8217;s comments suggest that the\u2063 Biden administration is committed to addressing\u2063 the\u2064 issue in a\u2063 manner consistent\u2063 with American values and interests.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of the\u200d Iran nuclear deal argue that the fearsome regime should\u2062 not be rewarded with economic \u2064relief without first\u2064 addressing its belligerent behavior in \u200dthe region,\u2062 such as support for terrorist groups and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-pension-funds-invest-millions-in-blacklisted-chinese-companies\/\" title=\"State pension funds invest in blacklisted Chinese companies, worth millions.\">human\u200b rights abuses<\/a>. They argue that reentering the deal without any substantial \u2062changes would be a mistake, potentially emboldening Iran and further destabilizing \u2064the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Sherman&#8217;s comments reflect a\u2064 belief that\u2064 diplomacy can\u200d be a powerful \u2063tool \u200dto address these concerns and create a framework for constructive engagement. \u200bShe argues that the nuclear \u2063issue should be tackled first, as \u2064it\u2062 poses an immediate threat to global security. By reviving the JCPOA, the Biden \u200badministration aims\u2063 to reintroduce strict monitoring and inspections to prevent Iran from\u200d obtaining nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n<p>However, it remains to be seen if Iran \u2062will agree to\u200b the proposed \u200dterms and return\u200c to full compliance\u200c with the original deal. The negotiations in Vienna \u2064have been complex\u2063 and challenging, with\u200d both sides attempting to secure the best possible outcome for \u200btheir \u200drespective countries. The future of\u2063 the JCPOA and its role in ensuring regional stability and non-proliferation \u200bremain uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Wendy Sherman&#8217;s support for\u2064 President Biden&#8217;s efforts \u200dto\u200c revive the Iran nuclear deal highlights the ongoing \u200bdebate surrounding this complex issue. \u200bAs negotiations continue, it \u200dis essential to consider the interests \u200cand concerns of\u2063 all parties \u2064involved, \u2064with a particular focus on \u200cthe safety of American hostages. The outcome of these talks \u200cwill have significant implications\u2064 for regional security in the Middle\u2063 East and the broader international community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>that it was a significant achievement for Biden. Stengel commended the president&#8217;s efforts in resolving the hostage situation and providing financial relief to Iran. He expressed his support for the deal on national television, emphasizing its positive impact and considering it a major success for the current administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2036628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2036627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2036627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2036628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2036627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2036627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2036627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}