Kerry: Iran has received three billion dollars since the start of the JCPOA

The U.S. Secretary of State reiterated support for the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers, stating that since its implementation, Tehran has received three billion dollars in cash. According to the U.S. State Department, John Kerry, on April 19, referred to discussions among presidential candidates in his country, saying, "Do you remember the debates about how much Iran is receiving?" He added, "Candidates mistakenly said 155 billion dollars. Some thought it was 100 billion dollars. We calculated it; it was 55 billion dollars (in cash). But do you know how much they have received so far?" Kerry told participants at the "J Street" meeting that Iran has received three billion dollars since the JCPOA was implemented. Kerry's reference to electoral statements pertains to debates and interviews of Republican candidates; for instance, Donald Trump, the leading candidate of this party, stated last December, "We gave them (Iran) 150 billion dollars." Previously, Reuters had reported that Iran would gain access to 100 billion dollars of its frozen assets following the lifting of sanctions, most of which has been used to pay off its debts. In early March of last year, Kerry had stated that the cash reaching Iran was "less than 50 billion dollars." Kerry emphasized at the "J Street" meeting that the nuclear agreement reached with Tehran is the best way to "prevent Tehran from acquiring" nuclear weapons. Iran has always denied seeking to obtain nuclear weapons. Kerry also mentioned that Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has decreased from 1200 kilograms to 300 kilograms. He added that Tehran previously had two months to "finish the job," but now is "a year behind, and we have the capability to know where they are headed." The U.S. Secretary of State stated that despite some skepticism, "we are now in a place that seemed unimaginable to some and unacceptable to others." J Street is a liberal pro-Israel lobby group that calls for continued U.S. leadership in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establishing peace between Israel and its neighbors. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department announced on Monday that John Kerry traveled to New York to meet with Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's Foreign Minister. The "JCPOA" and the "Syrian crisis" are among the upcoming discussion topics. Previously, the Iranian Foreign Ministry had also stated that Zarif would meet with Kerry during his trip to New York to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In recent days, attacks by hardliners against the nuclear agreement have increased, and Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has also raised criticisms regarding its implementation. In this context, Zarif and Kerry will "discuss the JCPOA" in New York. Debate: Did the JCPOA make Iran a winner or a loser? The beginning of nuclear cooperation between Iran and Europe this year. Report from the Foreign Ministry to the Parliament on the implementation of the JCPOA. Changing the playing field of "proxy wars"; war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of opponents and the possibility of radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis. Trump: I hope there is no need for further action regarding Iran; they were killing people indiscriminately. The shadow of war over Tehran; "Trump is looking for decisive military options against Iran." Trump emphasizes "stopping executions in Iran": we do not know what will happen in the future. Trump says if the Islamic Republic attempts to assassinate him, "it will be wiped off the face of the earth." The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis.