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.
Tag: Political Prisoners
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Who Are the Detainees Released by the U.S. and Iran?
Iran has freed five Americans, while the U.S. has agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets and to dismiss federal charges against five imprisoned Iranians.
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Visits Jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich
‘He remains strong and is keeping up with the news,’ the American diplomat said.
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Swedish E.U. Official Johan Floderus Held in Iran in Brutal Conditions
Relatives of Johan Floderus have released details of his incarceration since April 2022, revving up a public campaign on his birthday to bring him home.
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Mass Hunger Strike in Bahrain Prison Sets Off Rare Protests
In a kingdom that crushed an Arab Spring uprising more than a decade ago, prisoners are now on hunger strike to demand better conditions, fueling protests in support of their cause.