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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Washington - Heba El-Koudsy

Possible Breakthrough Could Release US Detainees in Iran

Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese national arrested by Iran from 2015 to 2019 - Asharq Al-Awsat

While the Biden administration is showing great reservation when it comes to disclosing details on US dual nationals held hostage in Iranian prisons, reports indicate that Qatari mediation could conclude a deal for their release in exchange for $10 billion that Iran would get from funds frozen in South Korea, Japan and Iraq.

A senior administration official told reporters on Sunday evening that the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Qatar’s ruler, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, would review the ongoing talks in Vienna.

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