Fact Check: Did Obama Give Iran $1.7 Billion in Cash?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: “Obama gave them Iran $1.7 billion in cash.”

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: The payment was a settlement of a longstanding legal dispute over funds owed to Iran, not a discretionary gift or new payment.

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Date: 04/12/2026

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Last Updated on April 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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