US to Press for Release of Americans Held in Iran During Islamabad Talks

17 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 10

US negotiators plan to demand the release of at least six Americans detained in Iran during upcoming talks in Islamabad.
The delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, may prioritize this issue depending on progress in broader negotiations with Iran.
Iran is believed to use detained dual nationals as leverage, and recent French prisoner releases have raised hopes for a similar gesture.

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