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Washington Post Journalist Jason Rezaian, 4 Other Americans Freed by Iran
Last edited Sat Jan 16, 2016, 05:43 PM - Edit history (1)
Source: ABC News
Washington Post Journalist Jason Rezaian, 4 Other Americans Freed by Iran
By EMILY SHAPIROJIM AVILA BRIAN ROSS JUSTIN FISHEL
Jan 16, 2016, 4:15 PM ET
Five U.S. citizens detained in Iran, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, were freed Saturday, the same day sanctions were lifted as part of the country's nuclear deal.
The Americans released were Rezaian, former Marine Amir Hekmati, Saeed Abedini, Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari and Matthew Trevithick, said U.S. officials. Families and colleagues rejoiced amid the news.
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While their families were likely celebrating, the family of former FBI agent Bob Levinson was "devastated" he was not one of those freed.
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As part of the prisoner swap, the U.S. offered clemency to seven Iranians, six of whom are dual U.S.-Iranian citizens, who had been convicted or were awaiting trial in the U.S., said the official. The U.S. also removed Interpol red notices and dismissed charges against 14 Iranians for whom extradition was unlikely to be successful.
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By EMILY SHAPIROJIM AVILA BRIAN ROSS JUSTIN FISHEL
Jan 16, 2016, 4:15 PM ET
Five U.S. citizens detained in Iran, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, were freed Saturday, the same day sanctions were lifted as part of the country's nuclear deal.
The Americans released were Rezaian, former Marine Amir Hekmati, Saeed Abedini, Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari and Matthew Trevithick, said U.S. officials. Families and colleagues rejoiced amid the news.
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While their families were likely celebrating, the family of former FBI agent Bob Levinson was "devastated" he was not one of those freed.
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As part of the prisoner swap, the U.S. offered clemency to seven Iranians, six of whom are dual U.S.-Iranian citizens, who had been convicted or were awaiting trial in the U.S., said the official. The U.S. also removed Interpol red notices and dismissed charges against 14 Iranians for whom extradition was unlikely to be successful.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/washington-post-journalist-jason-rezaian-us-prisoners-freed/story?id=36331358
Earlier story:
Source: BBC
Jason Rezaian and three other US prisoners freed in Iran
16 January 2016 Middle East
Iran has released Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners as it anticipates the lifting of international sanctions.
Rezaian, 39, was convicted of espionage in Iran last year.
Iranian state TV named the other three as Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati and and Nosratollah Khosravi.
Iran said they were being swapped for seven Iranians held in US prisons but there was no immediate US confirmation.
The Iranian state news agency listed the seven as Nader Modanlo, Bahram Mechanic, Khosrow Afghani, Arash Ghahreman, Tooraj Faridi, Nima Golestaneh and Ali Saboun.
In addition, Iranian state TV said 14 Iranians sought by the US would be removed from an Interpol wanted list.
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16 January 2016 Middle East
Iran has released Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners as it anticipates the lifting of international sanctions.
Rezaian, 39, was convicted of espionage in Iran last year.
Iranian state TV named the other three as Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati and and Nosratollah Khosravi.
Iran said they were being swapped for seven Iranians held in US prisons but there was no immediate US confirmation.
The Iranian state news agency listed the seven as Nader Modanlo, Bahram Mechanic, Khosrow Afghani, Arash Ghahreman, Tooraj Faridi, Nima Golestaneh and Ali Saboun.
In addition, Iranian state TV said 14 Iranians sought by the US would be removed from an Interpol wanted list.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35333656