The Iran payment was over a military deal with the Shaw that did not go through.
It was in the millions (tens to hundred or so)
It was in international court for decades.
Obama gave up and gave Iran everything they wanted interest and repercussions IN CASH!
The Iran payment to Iran was over a 400 million dollar weapons deal from 1979 that never went through.
Not sure how it became 1.7 billion.
opps forgot sauce.
https://nypost.com/2016/09/08/no-we-didnt-owe-iran-that-1-7-billion-ransom-payment/
Actually I disagree with even the 400 was valid as it was made with a previous regime that had a completely different agenda. I figure there was absolutely no reason to suddenly settle this international dispute.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-paid-1-3-billion-to-iran-two-days-after-cash-delivery/