According to the White House, Iran has not utilized any of the $6 billion that was released as part of a prisoner exchange with Tehran. This statement comes in response to reports suggesting that the United States and Qatar are considering preventing Iran from accessing these funds. According to John Kirby, the spokesperson for White House national security, the funds are currently held in a bank in Qatar. However, Kirby did not provide any information regarding whether there is an official halt on the money.
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