WATCH: U.S. funds to Iran contingent on release of captives August 19, 2016Forced to respond to the hard questions during a press briefing this week, U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby admitted – contrary to earlier claims by President Barack Obama – that the U.S. agreed to send money to Iran only after the American hostages were released. Iran nuclear dealJohn KirbyObama AdministrationRansom money