Islamic Republic urges Washington to change its 'wrong policies' to stop wave of attacks since Israel-Hamas war erupted; Tehran Jews hold rally denouncing Israeli offensive
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Tehran demands funds promised in exchange for 5 American prisoners released in August, after Washington halts process in wake of devastating Hamas assault on Israel

Relatives cry 'freedom' as captives released in exchange for frozen oil funds land at airbase in Virginia; deal with Tehran praised by family members, denounced by GOP

$6 billion in frozen Iranian funds said expected to reach Qatar within days, triggering mutual release of inmates; Iran will be able to access money only for humanitarian purchases

Iran has little reason to run toward a new deal now, but prisoner agreement last week underscores that the Netanyahu government has little influence on Washington's Iran policy

Netanyahu says Israel opposes any deal with Iran that doesn't include dismantlement of nuclear program, arguing that any funds it receives will be funneled to militias

As Washington and Tehran near potential prisoner exchange deal, tensions remain high around Strait of Hormuz, with increased seizures by Iran and boosted US naval presence

Deal could see the release of five US-Iranian citizens held by Tehran in exchange for release several billion dollars in frozen Iranian funds held by South Korea

Officials say no final decision made, deployments would be made at request of ships involved; drastic move not even taken during 'Tanker War' in 1980s

US Navy says it chose to not intervene with seizure of ship suspected of smuggling activities since 'event did not warrant further response'