Doha – Iran and the US have reached an agreement to hand over their imprisoned citizens. Following the talks mediated by Qatar, 5 citizens are being extradited each. It was also agreed to release 600 million dollars of Iran’s investment, which was frozen due to US sanctions. 5 US citizens detained by Iran to be flown to Doha on Qatari flight; From there it will go to the US. Iran has stated that 3 of the Iranian citizens released in the US will return home and 2 will remain in the US.
The relationship between the two countries deteriorated when the US unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran and major powers during the Trump administration. In 2018, the US froze Iran’s investment in South Korea as part of the oil trade. This amount will be transferred to Qatar.
At the same time, the Republican Party accused the Biden government of paying bribes to release US citizens. Iran has detained two industrialists and an environmental activist on charges of espionage. The US has detained Iranian businessmen on charges of violating sanctions.
English Summary : Iran and US under standing to hand over prisoners
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2023-09-18 20:43:05
