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Larry Kaplow

Iran moves American prisoners to house arrest as a step in a swap for their release

Siamak Namazi, shown in this photo before his 2015 imprisonment. (Namazi Family)

As part of a swap for their eventual deal for their release, four U.S. citizens held in Iran have been moved to house arrest. The transfer came early Thursday and was announced by Jared Genser, a lawyer representing the family of the longest-held American, Siamak Namazi.

Namazi's brother issued a statement expressing hope for the prisoners' eventual release from custody.

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