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From: zax1/16/2016 1:42:41 PM
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Yet another Obama WIN

Iran frees Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, 3 others, officials say
By Carol Morello, William Branigin and Karen DeYoung January 16 at 1:18 PM

washingtonpost.com

VIENNA — Iran released Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian and three other detained Iranian Americans on Saturday in exchange for seven people imprisoned or charged in the United States, U.S. and Iranian officials said, a swap linked to the imminent implementation of a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers.

Iranian officials said Rezaian, 39, was freed from Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison after 18 months of captivity and was to be promptly flown out of the country with the three other released detainees. . U.S. officials subsequently confirmed the deal but were awaiting confirmation that a Swiss plane carrying the four has left Tehran. Iran also agreed to let Rezaian’s wife leave with him on the plane, the officials said.

Iran’s judiciary announced the release in Tehran as part of an exchange, according to Iranian news media.

In return, the United States is releasing seven people charged with violating sanctions against Iran, U.S. and Iranian officials said.

U.S. officials said Iran is also freeing a fifth American, a student detained in Tehran some months ago, separately from the exchange.

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