re: Biden Admin Renews Iran Sanctions Waiver Unlocking Upwards of $10 Billion for Regime

This is why:

We’re giving Iran billions in exchange for their promise to persuade their Houthis to please stop raiding ships in the Red Sea…

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The administration of US President Joe Biden reportedly held behind-the-scenes negotiations with Iran to solicit Tehran’s help in pressuring Yemen’s Houthi rebels to halt their attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea.

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The talks were held in January in Oman, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified US and Iranian officials. Omani officials acted as intermediaries, shuttling between the American and Iranian negotiators so they could communicate without making direct contact with each other.

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The rebels have launched dozens of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, disrupting shipping traffic through one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. The Houthis and other Iranian-backed militants have targeted US, UK, and Israeli interests across the Middle East – in solidarity with the Palestinian people – since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. The Houthi attacks have continued despite airstrikes against the group by a US-led military coalition.

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RT