U.S. and Qatar Collaborate to Prevent Iran's Access to $6 Billion Fund Following Hamas Attack

The U.S. and Qatar have agreed to prevent Iran from accessing a $6 billion fund for humanitarian assistance following Hamas's attack on Israel. The decision comes after bipartisan pressure on President Biden to halt the funds due to concerns over Iran's support for Hamas. The fund, financed by Iranian oil sales, was established as part of a recent prisoner swap agreement. Senators from both parties have called for the aid to be frozen, but Iran argues that the money rightfully belongs to the Iranian people. Critics warn that rescinding the aid could undermine prospects for a deal with Iran and potentially push the country towards building a nuclear bomb.