Associated Press:
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara says a federal judge Thursday approved a settlement with 19 holders of terrorism-related judgments against the government of Iran.
The settling creditors include families and estates of victims of the 1983 terrorist bombings of U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, the 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, and terrorist attacks in Israel and elsewhere.
Besides the Manhattan tower, buildings will be sold in California, Maryland, Texas and Virginia.
Prosecutors said funds will be added to accounts formerly in the name of entities that served as fronts for the Iranian government. The properties’ estimated total worth wasn’t provided Thursday.
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Finally: a good decision of common sense and justice. Country with Government that ideologically and practically had act with criminal action should be request at least the cost of material loss. That Iran is and had encouraged terrorism like many other nations for political reason should be made accountable and the judge move is a good news and deterrent to all who abuse power.
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