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Iran frees American hikers after two years

Iran frees American hikers after two years

Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, the American hikers jailed in Iran on spying charges since 2009, were freed from prison Wednesday and flown to Oman for a joyful reunion with family members. “We’re so happy we are free,” Fattal told reporters at Muscat International Airport in Oman. The 29-year-old Californians and a companion, Sarah Shourd, were arrested in the mountainous region between Iraq and Iran for supposedly crossing the border; their detention further frayed diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran.

 

Freed U.S. hiker meets Ahmadinejad

Freed U.S. hiker meets Ahmadinejad

For 14 months, Sarah Shourd's pain was unseen by the outside world.

 

American Sarah Shourd begins trip back to U.S.

An American woman released from Iran after more than 13 months in custody has begun her trip back to the United States after thanking Oman for helping to mediate with Tehran.

 

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