Blinken Defends Unfreezing Iranian Assets, Insists Funds Won't Go to Hamas

Secretary of State Blinken defended unfreezing $6B in Iranian assets, saying the funds have "absolutely nothing to do" with Hamas attacks on Israel.

State Dept spokesperson said the Trump admin allowed Iran access to this money, and it can only be used for humanitarian purposes.

National Security Council's John Kirby said no funds have gone to Iran yet, and they'd be allocated in small chunks if released.

Jake Sullivan said not one dollar has been spent, calling it "unequivocal."

Former Amb. Tom Nides said provoking Israel is Hamas' strategy, not directly related to unfrozen assets.