Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is now in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States
The Americans include Siamek Namazi, imprisoned for nearly eight years, and Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz. The two other Americans haven't been identified.
DOHA, Qatar (AP) Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said, part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets unfrozen. Despite the deal, tensions are almost certain to remain high between the U.S. and Iran, which are locked in […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Iran and the United States will exchange prisoners on Monday after some $6 billion once frozen in South Korea<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/iran-us-prisoner-swap-likely-set-in-motion-as-6-billion-of-once-frozen-iranian-assets-reaches-qatar/">Read More</a>