The bill, called the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, was passed 307-119 in the House
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The US House has blocked the transfer of $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran. The money, being held in Qatar, was part of a hostages-for-prisoners swap deal in September. However, the funds transfer was paused by Qatar, where the funds are being held, and the US, after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.
Iran hs been accused of aiding Hamas in the planning of that attack, which was in the works for two years, and of having green-lit the attack only a week or so before it was carried out. Even so, the Biden admin said they did not intend to refreeze the funds. ---More...
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