Read more:Assessing the Iran nuclear deal one year after its completionPlane leaves Iran with Jason Rezaian, others in prisoner releaseBanks still shun Iran, and Tehran blames Washington Reports of $400 million paid in cash to Iran soon after four Americans were released from prison in January has breathed new life into charges that Washington paid a ransom for their freedom. “Obama administration sent plane load of cash to #Iran as ransom as part of deal on hostages. The $400 million settlement in January was one of those cases. Omri Ceren, a senior adviser at the Israel Project and critic of the nuclear deal with Iran, said the administration’s lack of openness raised suspicions.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2016 23:23 UTC