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Iran sentences U.S. hikers to eight years in prison

Iran sentences U.S. hikers to eight years in prison

The two U.S. hikers detained for two grueling years in Iran on spying charges have been sentenced to eight years in prison, state-run TV reported Saturday. Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer each received five years for espionage -- specifically "cooperating with the American intelligence service" -- and three years for illegal entry, the IRINN reported, quoting an "informed" judiciary source.

 

Ahmadinejad Pushes U.S. for Prisoner Swap

Ahmadinejad Pushes U.S. for Prisoner Swap

An American woman released from Iran after more than 13 months in custody began her journey back to the United States on Saturday after asking her supporters to "extend your prayers" to her fiance and another American man who remain in Tehran accused of spying.

 

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