President Joe Biden recently spoke with the families of three Americans currently held in Afghanistan, as the U.S. government seeks to negotiate their release. The individuals in question are Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann, and Mahmood Habibi. Corbett was abducted by the Taliban in August 2022, while Glezmann was taken by the Taliban's intelligence services in December 2022. Habibi, an Afghan American businessman, went missing in 2022 and is believed to be held by the Taliban.
The U.S. government is exploring a potential deal that could involve the release of Guantanamo detainee Muhammad Rahim in exchange for the three Americans. However, negotiations have not yet resulted in an agreement. President Biden assured the families that he would not trade Rahim unless the Taliban releases Habibi.
