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In a decisive move on Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky together with Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, introduced a new bill aimed at halting the release of $6 billion in Iranian assets currently held in South Korea. This action comes on the heels of the U.S.’s recent agreement to release these funds to Iran as part of a prisoner exchange program.

Just last month, the Biden administration struck a deal to unfreeze $6 billion of Iranian money in exchange for five American prisoners, while also agreeing to release five Iranian citizens. However, this decision has faced intense scrutiny and bipartisan opposition in Congress, particularly after more than 1,000 Israeli citizens were tragically killed over the weekend, an act perpetrated by Hamas, a group known to receive Iranian backing.

Both McConnell and Cotton are pursuing unanimous consent to expedite their proposed legislation, which seeks to prevent Iran from accessing these substantial funds. McConnell, deeply troubled by the recent violence, highlighted the undeniable link between Tehran and various terrorist factions in the Middle East. He emphasized the urgent need for the global community to enforce stringent measures against those who support such heinous acts of violence, particularly against innocent Israelis. According to McConnell, the U.S. should spearhead this initiative, and seizing Iranian assets is a crucial starting point.

Echoing McConnell’s sentiments, Cotton labeled Iran as the top global state sponsor of terrorism. He pointed out the numerous attacks carried out against American interests in the Middle East by groups aligned with Iran, urging the Biden administration to take decisive action. He reiterated the necessity for the U.S. to set a strong example by reintroducing severe penalties against the Iranian regime, especially those who foster violent acts against innocents.

The bill is set to receive bipartisan backing, especially given that three Senate Democrats, mindful of challenging re-elections on the horizon, have advocated for a suspension of the planned monetary transfer to Iran.