The US House of Representatives voted on November 30 to refreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds, which had not been blocked before. RIA Newsreferring to the voting results.
This measure was approved as part of the adoption of the new “Law banning the financing of Iranian terrorism.” 307 members of the Assembly voted in favor of this measure, while 119 voted against it.
It was announced that the law includes sanctions against any financial institution that conducts transactions with Qatari banks where these funds are held. In fact, we are talking about re-blocking these funds.
Most members of the House of Representatives believe that Tehran could use the $6 billion to support movements such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
Previously at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs statedHe said the United States would not ease sanctions on Iran despite freezing $6 billion in assets in South Korea in exchange for the release of five detained American citizens. Unfrozen funds belonged to Iran and could only be used for humanitarian needs. Expenditures of the funds will be controlled by the United States.
It was previously reported that Iran could do this. to ensure Financial aid in exchange for ending support for Hamas.