Even since Pres. Obama authorized $425 million/hostage, the price has only risen.  “Iran Wants $2.5 Billion For Dual National Hostage,” Iran International, 3-11-24.  “Sharmahd along with his family and lawyers have denied the charges and Iran has provided no evidence to support its allegations. Amnesty International has condemned the trial as a sham. … The Biden administration last year agreed to release at least $6 billion [1.2 billion each] in frozen Iranian funds for the release of five hostages similarly convicted in sham trials.” … In 2015, President Barack Obama agreed to pay Tehran $1.7bn for the release of four Americans as part of the broader negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal.”

“Princeton students urge Hezbollah to release fellow student, pro-Iranian regime prof refuses to aid,” JPost, 3-11-24.  More evidence of Mousavian’s duplicity.

“Russia, Iran and China to hold warship drills in Gulf of Oman,” Globe and Mail, 3-11-24.

“The Big Problem With Iran’s Strategy in the Middle East: It Works,” Daily Beast, 3-11-24.

“As dust from elections settles, Iran’s conservatives clash over spoils,” Amwaj, 3-11-24.

“Gallant warns Iran stirs terrorism in West Bank amid Ramadan tensions,” Ynet, 3-11-24.