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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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on January 7, 2025. (David Marueil/ via Getty Images)