Tehran 0
27 April 2021

Iran’s government spokesperson reiterated that “we want the release of all those held unjustly in U.S. jails over sanctions. Iran is pursuing this due to humanitarian and moral considerations...but this will depend on action by the American side”. He also noted that “announcing the names of prisoners may be detrimental to them. We will announce details after efforts are finalised”.

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