President Biden's administration touted the release of five U.S. citizens from Iranian custody, but critics condemned Iran getting $6 billion in the deal.
The five American citizens being released in a prisoner exchange with Iran are on their way to the U.S., White House officials have confirmed.
"As we celebrate the return of these Americans, we also remember those who did not return. I call on the Iranian regime to give a full account of what happened to Bob Levinson. The Levinson family deserves answers," Biden wrote."Today, we are sanctioning former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence under the Levinson Act for their involvement in wrongful detentions.
Biden's administration has emphasized that Qatar will maintain control of the funds and disburse it to Iran only for humanitarian efforts. Iran watchdogs have argued, however, that is only a half measure.
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