I am sure they received the usual pressure from the WH. The bonus is just part of this ongoing story.

President now has no problem with giving "significant relief" immediately from sanctions...U.S. Suggests Compromise on Iran Sanctions - WSJ

In addition, we have a Washington Post reporter being held in Iran....Why is Iran holding a U.S. journalist?

AND Sudi Arabia asked for help to stop Iran from the funding of terrorism.

BUT....here in the USA, that spokewoman for the State Department (Scharf) continues to duck any and all questions about anything.

Quite a scenario we have here,