Biden admin accused of abandoning 3 US residents held in Iran as part of 'ransom' payment to regime
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Biden's deal to funnel $6 billion to Iran's regime in exchange for the release of five U.S. hostages if facing criticism for failing to include additional U.S. residents held by Iran.
The Levinson Act defines a "United States national" as a "lawful permanent resident with significant ties to the United States." According to the State Department, the definition applies to non-U.S. citizens. Benjamin Weinthal reports on Israel, Iran, Syria, Turkey and Europe. You can follow Benjamin on Twitter @BenWeinthal.
The son of Dalili, Darian, who lives in Virginia, told Fox News Digital last week, "My father and I both were on hunger strike for 4 days from Saturday noon until last night. He wasn't going to end it unless I did. Out of concern for his health and calls from family members and the Iranian-American community, I ended it."
In a text message to Fox News Digital, Darian said the Biden administration abandoned his father.