Arrr, Biden's dreadful Iran accord be settin' the stage fer more scurvy hostage takin'! Savvy?
2023-09-14
Arr, Biden's wretched Iran accord be settin' the stage fer a plunderin' spree! That hefty sum o' $6 billion bestowed upon 'em scurvy dogs be fundin' cannons, drones, 'n' villainous attacks, claimin' innocent American lives! Avast, a perilous path we tread!
On September 11, 2023, the Biden administration made a controversial decision to approve a $6 billion ransom payment to Iran, the world's worst state sponsor of terrorism. This move has received criticism for both dishonoring the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and posing a threat to the safety of Americans today. In exchange for the release of five American hostages, President Biden agreed to transfer prisoners and a substantial amount of money to Iran, effectively placing a $1.2 billion bounty on the head of every American hostage. This payment is a significant increase from the $1.7 billion that was paid for four hostages during the Obama administration.Notably, the deal negotiated by President Biden is even worse than the one in which the Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was exchanged for American basketball player Brittney Griner. In addition to a prisoner swap, this deal involves an exorbitant cost equivalent to over half a squadron of F-35s per hostage. The concern is that such agreements only encourage further hostage taking, as was seen when Russia took Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich hostage shortly after Bout's release.
This payment is not only unwise but also unfair, as it sets a dangerous precedent for other families whose loved ones are held captive abroad. The United States has traditionally refrained from paying ransoms due to the belief that it only leads to more ransom payments.
Furthermore, the $6 billion given to Iran, a known state sponsor of terrorism, will likely be used to fund more terrorist attacks and potentially accelerate Iran's nuclear program. While the administration claims the money will be used for civilian purposes, it is reasonable to assume that the freed-up funds will be redirected towards military and security forces.
This decision reflects President Biden's questionable appeasement of Iran, earning him the title of Tehran's favorite president. It is a move that not only endangers American lives but also sends a troubling message to the rest of the world.