Wilson Demands Answers on Cash Payment to Iran
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a letter to the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence demanding answers about risks posed by the $1.7 billion cash transfer from the United States to Iran as part of the dangerous Iranian Nuclear Deal:
“The cash payment—which is virtually untraceable—is deeply troubling and puts American families at risk. We should hold the Iranian regime responsible for financing mass murder of American families at home and abroad, not reward them. American families deserve the truth about this Administration’s reckless actions.”
The letter reads in part:
“It is well documented that Tehran has a history of financing of Hezbollah, radical groups in Gaza, Houthi rebels in Yemen, and even Al-Qaeda. With the money they receive from Iran, terror groups are able to further destabilize the Middle East and threaten America and its allies… Given the information stated above, I remain gravely concerned with the nefarious possibilities of this cash payment.