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US defends prisoner swap deal with Iran against Republican attacks

 Published: 11:58, 13 September 2023

US defends prisoner swap deal with Iran against Republican attacks

United States President Joe Biden’s administration has defended a looming prisoner swap deal with Iran against growing criticism from Republican legislators who say it will bolster the Iranian government.

US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday that the administration had to make “real-life choices” to push for the release of five Americans imprisoned in Iran.

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