The United States has freed 4 Iranian nationals (including one Hacker) and reduced the sentences of 3 others in exchange for the release of 5 Americans formerly held by Iran as part of a prisoner swap or Prisoner Exchange Program.
The Iranian citizens released from the United States custody through a side deal to the Iran nuclear agreement.
Iran released five Americans, including:
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian
Former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati
Student Matthew Trevithick
Christian pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari
The United States pardoned seven Iranian nationals, including:
Nader Modanlou
Bahram Mechanic
Khosrow Afqahi
Arash Ghahreman
Touraj Faridi
Nima Golestaneh (Hacker)
Ali Sabounchi
"These individuals weren't charged with terrorism or any violent offenses. They are civilians, and their release is a one-time gesture to Iran given the unique opportunity offered by this moment and the larger circumstances at play," President Barack Obama said Sunday.
"And it reflects our willingness to engage with Iran to advance our mutual interests, even as we ensure the national security of the United States."
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