Posted 10/12/2023, 5:26:35 PM
White House Defends Iran Prisoner Swap Despite Criticism of Terror Financing Risk
- White House says Iran has not accessed $6 billion released in prisoner swap deal
- Funds were unfrozen from South Korean banks under August prisoner deal
- Critics argued funds would enable Iran to finance terrorism like Hamas attack
- White House defended not evacuating Americans from Israel like other countries
- Said U.S. can't tell Americans where to live, some want to stay home
- U.S. staying vigilant for threats on 'Day of Jihad' declared by extremists
