Iran has released 5 American citizens in its custody. The release of American prisoners by Iran came after the mediation of Qatar. Through the efforts of Qatar, an agreement was reached between Iran and the United States under which Iran released the American prisoners.
According to the agreement, the United States has also transferred the frozen assets of Iran worth 6 billion dollars to a bank in Qatar, while 5 Iranian citizens have been released who have reached the city of Doha, Qatar.
The agreement between Iran and the US, brokered by Qatar, was being worked on for several months and has now been implemented.
Iran allowed American citizens to board the plane after the transfer of frozen assets, which have been flown in the first phase to Qatar, from where they will be transferred to Washington, was completed.
The identities of 3 out of the 5 people have been revealed, one of whom is Morad Tahbaz, a British-American citizen.
It is not yet clear whether this agreement will improve diplomatic relations between Iran and the US or not.
The US government says that the money transferred to Iran can only be used to purchase goods that are not subject to sanctions.
Leaders of the Republican party have severely criticized the deal made by the Joe Biden administration.
Michael McCaul, the head of the foreign affairs committee in the US House of Representatives, said that Joe Biden is repeating the mistakes of the past.
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2024-07-23 15:58:00
