T. World: Lankford Believes Obama Has Paid Iran Full $1.7 Billion Settlement
Lankford believes Obama administration has paid Iran full $1.7 billion settlement
By RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer
U.S. Sen. James Lankford said Friday he believes the Obama administration has paid Iran $1.7 billion — not the $400 million widely reported — in a deal tied to the release of four American prisoners.
Lankford, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said his opinion is based on reports originating from Iran that the $1.7 billion has already been incorporated into that country’s defense budget.
“I think it’s already gone,” Lankford said, referring to the $1.3 balance owed the Iranian government. “I think they wired that (to Iran), but the administration will not discuss it.”