Five Americans freed in prisoner swap with Iran, official says
NBCMAR 31 2023
Iran is an adversary of the US — transferring large amounts of money to the country in exchange for American prisoners essentially amounts to paying ransom. The US shouldn't negotiate with or fund a dangerous country like Iran.
While the US may be allowing the unfreezing of Iranian assets in South Korea, this doesn't mean the country is easing sanctions. America is committed to pushing back against Iran's destabilizing actions in the Mideast and ensuring the funds are only used for humanitarian purposes.