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Inside the Deal to Free 5 American Prisoners in Iran

U.S. negotiators say the release of the prisoners is proof that even fierce adversaries can sometimes find their way to an agreement. But the deal almost didn’t happen.

Americans Held Prisoner in Iran Saw Promise of Better Relations

The five Americans who are part of a prisoner swap could be released by September under a complicated agreement with Tehran.

Fire Erupts at Iran’s Most Notorious Prison Amid National Protests

Evin Prison, in Tehran, houses thousands of dissidents and political prisoners. Witnesses described hearing gunshots and explosions as a blaze made its way through the facility on Saturday.

American Prisoners Are Released From Venezuela and Iran

Caracas let go seven Americans in a trade for two nephews of Venezuela’s first lady who had been convicted on drug charges. Separately, Tehran freed its longest-held American prisoner.