Biden marks the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in Iranian custody by talking tough on Tehran

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : "I remain deeply concerned that the administration's decision to waive sanctions to facilitate the transfer of $6 billion in funds for Iran, the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, creates a direct incentive for America's adversaries to conduct future hostage-taking," House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, Texas Republican, said.
58% : She inspired a historic movement -- Woman, Life, Freedom -- that has impacted Iran and influenced people across the globe who are tirelessly advocating for gender equality and respect for their human rights," Mr. Biden said Friday.
46% : At the height of the protests, 30 million Iranians -- nearly one in three -- were using U.S.-supported anti-censorship tools.
44% : The U.S. recently struck a deal to free five prisoners in exchange for five Iranian-Americans held in Tehran and the release of billions in assets being held in South Korea, without fear of U.S. sanctions over the money transfer.
43% : "In the face of continued oppression and violence, the citizens of Iran remain committed to this movement and to their fight for a free and democratic future.
33% : Amini's death on Sept. 16, 2022, sparked huge protests across Iran in support of women's rights and a brutal crackdown from the Islamic Republic's government.
32% : " Mr. Biden hailed Iranian's resiliency as Republicans and others accuse him of bowing to pressure from Tehran.
24% : White House faces criticism for prisoner swap, asset deal with the Islamic Republic President Biden marked the anniversary of the death of Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, the 22-year-old who died in the custody of Iranian morality police last year, by pledging to support the Iranian people as he faces criticism at home over a prisoner swap with Tehran.

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