Joe Biden initiates a Controversial Prisoner Swap with Iran on September 11th Anniversary
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
Joe Biden initiates a Controversial Prisoner Swap with Iran on September 11th Anniversary
Joe Biden initiates a Controversial Prisoner Swap with Iran on September 11th Anniversary
On the solemn 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Joe Biden made a shocking decision that raises concerns about his administration’s approach to national security. Biden’s team struck a prisoner swap deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, a country notorious for its support of terrorism. This move, which includes a significant financial incentive, has raised eyebrows and questions about the wisdom of such an agreement.
The Deal in Detail: The Biden administration finalized a prisoner exchange that involves the release of five American detainees held in Iran in exchange for five Iranians who were in U.S. custody. Additionally, the agreement unfreezes a substantial $6 billion in Iranian assets, which will be transferred to an account in Qatar.
Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Iranians Involved:
1. Amin Hassanzadeh: Involved in the theft of U.S. trade secrets with the intent to share them with Iran.
2. Mehrdad Moein Ansari: Violated international sanctions, displaying a blatant disregard for global norms.
3. Kaveh Afrasiabi: Actively lobbied as an unregistered foreign agent for Iran, raising concerns about foreign interference.
4. Kambiz Attar Kashani & Reza Sarhangpour Kafrani: Conspired to illegally export U.S. goods to Iran, undermining American interests.
Curiously, the Biden administration only informed Congress about this decision a day ago, despite having already signed the agreement the week before. Furthermore, the American public has yet to be informed about which Americans are being released in this exchange.
A Curious Connection: It’s worth noting that Reuters published an article last week discussing Iran’s “nuclear slowdown.” Some observers may find it peculiar that this seemingly unrelated article appeared just before the prisoner swap announcement, leading to speculation about the administration’s messaging strategy.
The Bigger Picture: President Biden’s decision to engage in this prisoner swap seems to contradict long-standing U.S. policy, which has been to refuse ransom payments for hostages held by terrorist groups. This policy is in place to prevent incentivizing such groups from viewing hostage-taking as a lucrative endeavor. By making this deal, President Biden potentially puts more Americans at risk in the future.
The fact that this deal unfolded on the anniversary of 9/11 is deeply unsettling for many Americans. It serves as a painful reminder of the lives lost during those horrific attacks and raises concerns about the administration’s priorities and commitment to national security.
[Source: The National Pulse]
🎥 The Biden regime’s excuse for missing 9/11 memorial ceremonies is despicable.
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