Recent claims that the US government paid a $ 500 million ransom to Iran for the release of detained American prisoners have angered Republicans , who have stated that such governmental appeasement increases the risk of further deportation of US citizens . Despite this , senior Democrats have dismissed any ransom payments , arguing that any transactions belonged to a separate settlement .
Recent claims that the US government paid a $400m ransom to Iran for the release of four American prisoners have angered Republicans, who have stated that such governmental appeasement increases the risk of further kidnappings of US citizens. Despite this, senior Democrats have dismissed any ransom claims, stating that any transactions belonged to a separate settlement.