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Amid Tensions, Iran And United States Swap Detainees
« on: December 08, 2019, 03:08:37 am »
Radio Free Europe 12/7/2019

Iran and the United States have exchanged nationals in a move that could mark a breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.

The swap on December 7 involved Xiyue Wang, a Princeton graduate student detained by Iran, and Masud Soleimani, an Iranian scientist held by the United States.

In a White House Statement, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Wang was free, saying he "is returning to the United States."

More: https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-united-states-exchange-wang-soleimani-tensions-trump/30312974.html