Posted 10/12/2023, 4:33:14 PM
U.S. Blocks Iran Access to $6 Billion in Humanitarian Aid Amid GOP Pressure over Iran-Hamas Ties
- U.S. and Qatar agree to block Iran's access to $6 billion in humanitarian aid funded by Iranian oil sales.
- Aid was unfrozen by U.S. as part of prisoner swap with Iran in September.
- Republicans critical of Biden since Hamas-Israel conflict began, citing Iran's ties to Hamas.
- Aid deal was made last month, with money only for humanitarian use.
- GOP Sen. Blackburn called for re-freezing assets over Iran-Hamas ties concerns.
- U.S. officials investigate if Iran trained Hamas ahead of initial attack.
- Officials believe Iran surprised by attack, not directly involved.
