"Pressure Mounts on Biden Admin Over Iran Sanctions Relief"

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"Pressure Mounts on Biden Admin Over Iran Sanctions Relief"
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The Biden administration is facing pressure to halt billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran after its proxies were accused of killing three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. The administration is considering extending a sanctions waiver, potentially funneling up to $10 billion into Iran's economy. Critics argue that this would effectively subsidize Iran's support for terrorism and nuclear activities. The State Department insists that the funds are restricted for humanitarian trade, but Republican lawmakers are concerned about Iran's history of lying about such transactions and the fungibility of money.

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