Iran frees 4 dual nationals, including Washington Post reporter
Updated: 2016-01-16 23:01
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
TEHRAN -- Iran freed on Saturday four Iranian-US citizens under a prisoner swap, according to Iran's state news agency ISNA.
Iran said the four released prisoners included Washington Post reporter Jason Rezanian, and three other Iranian Americans.
The announcement comes on the day when the Iran nuclear deal reached last July is about to be implemented.
Related Stories
Iranian FM says sanctions on Iran to be lifted on Saturday 2016-01-16 19:51
Chinese president to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran 2016-01-15 18:18
Work to start on rail link with Iran 2016-01-15 08:00
Iran removes core of Arak heavy water reactor: nuclear spokesman 2016-01-15 02:46
Iran releases US sailors after brief detention 2016-01-13 20:44
Iran confirms detention of 10 US marines 2016-01-13 14:42
Today's Top News
Chinese firms making inroads in UK
Value addition
IS claims Jakarta attack, targets Indonesia for 1st time
Chinese people most optimistic in global survey
COSCO offers 700m euros for Greece’s Piraeus Port
Istanbul bomber entered Turkey as refugee
Bird flu case confirmed in eastern Scotland
Cosco poised for Piraeus control
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
|
|
|
|
|
|