Morning Wire Iranian Funds Unfrozen & Trump’s Mistrial Request | Afternoon Update | 11.15.23
Nov 15, 2023
A major decision by the Biden administration allows Iran access to $10 billion in frozen humanitarian funds, raising concerns amid rising tensions with U.S. forces. Meanwhile, a crucial summit between Biden and Xi Jinping seeks to ease U.S.-China strains while tackling economic issues and fentanyl trafficking. In legal news, Donald Trump's plea for a mistrial highlights the turmoil surrounding both him and Hunter Biden, revealing the intense political landscape as the New Hampshire primary approaches.
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Iran Sanctions Waiver
- The Biden administration renewed a sanctions waiver, granting Iran access to $10 billion in frozen assets.
- This waiver allows Iran to use these funds for humanitarian purposes and purchase non-sanctioned products.
IDF Hospital Raid
- The IDF delivered medical supplies to Gaza's main hospital after a raid searching for Hamas terrorists.
- Hamas uses the hospital and its tunnel system, a war crime, for operations and holding hostages.
Biden-Xi Meeting
- President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping amidst rising tensions.
- The meeting aimed to address fentanyl flow from China and economic concerns.