The Biden Administration recently reached a new deal with Iran, which has been met with heavy criticism. Here are five things to know about the deal:
- The deal unfreezes $6 billion for Iran to use for “humanitarian purposes.” However, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the country will use the money however it wants. This has raised concerns that Iran could use the money to fund its nuclear program or other destabilizing activities.
- Iran will release five American citizens they have illegally detained in Iran. This is a positive development, as the Americans have been held for years without charge. However, it is important to note that Iran has a history of detaining foreigners for political reasons, so it is possible that the country could detain more Americans in the future.
- The United States classifies Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. This means that the US government believes that Iran provides financial or material support to terrorist groups. The deal does not address Iran's sponsorship of terrorism, which is a major concern for the US and its allies.
- Leading 2024 GOP candidate Donald Trump has heavily criticized the deal. Trump has called the deal a "hostage trade" and has accused the Biden Administration of giving Iran billions of dollars in exchange for the release of a few Americans. Trump has also questioned whether the deal will actually prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- The deal was officially completed by the Biden Administration on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11/01. This has led to some criticism, as some people believe that the deal sends the wrong message on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Overall, the Biden Administration's new deal with Iran has far-reaching implications. It is important to realize that the Biden administration appears to continue to jeopardize the safety of America and its allies.
