Iranian-American citizen Dana Karrari (53) returned to the United States after 566 days in Iran, according to reports. She was held on suspicion of espionage but not imprisoned, reportedly because she runs a charity for Iranian children. President Donald Trump described her release as a 'gesture of goodwill' from Tehran. Iran's judiciary news agency denied the release of any 'American spy.'
Iranian-American citizen Dana Karrari (53) has returned to the United States after 566 days in Iran, where she was held on suspicion of espionage. According to reports, Karrari was not imprisoned because she runs a charity for Iranian children, and the regime reportedly sought to avoid criticism. Instead, she was subjected to investigations and strict movement restrictions. President Donald Trump claimed credit for her release, stating on social media that it was a 'gesture of goodwill' from Tehran. Iran's judiciary news agency responded with a firm denial, saying no 'American spy' had been released. As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, Karrari's return marks the end of a prolonged detention that began in 2024 when she traveled to Iran for a family visit. Her case reflects the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over detainees and espionage allegations.
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- StrongTrump announces release of American citizen from Iran, report says
- StrongIranian judiciary reiterates denial of Trump's prisoner swap claim
- StrongUS official denies $3 billion in frozen Iranian funds are being released
- StrongIranian official rejects US claims on frozen funds, IAEA inspectors, missile talks
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