Hudson Institute fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses the latest report that the White House paid Iran $400 million in January 2016. The timing of this payment coincides with the release of American hostages in Iran earlier this year.
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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)