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Channel 4 to air documentary about campaign to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

The broadcaster has followed the life of Richard Ratcliffe, Nazanin and their daughter Gabriella over the past six years.

The Independent UK

Iran has released two hostages, but others remain – and nuclear talks are on a knife edge

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori’s return home is a step forward, but UK-Iran tensions are far from resolved, says Chatham House researcher Sanam Vakil

The Guardian - UK

US Vet Jailed in Iran Sues for $1 Billion, Alleges Torture

A US Navy veteran who was jailed in Iran for nearly two years sued the Iranian government on Thursday for $1 billion, alleging that he was kidnapped, held hostage and tortured. The federal lawsuit describes in unsparing detail the “prolonged and continuous" abuse that Michael White says he suffered behind…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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UAE Cargo Ship Sinks in Gulf Waters, Iran Rescues Most Crew Members

An Emirati cargo ship sank in Gulf waters off Iran on Thursday, triggering a search and rescue operation in heavy seas, which recovered all but one of its 30 crew members. “All but one of the 30 crew members have been rescued,” the crisis management director for Bushehr province on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Report: At Least 280 People Executed in Iran in 2021

Iran executed at least 280 people last year, according to figures published on Thursday by the UN special rapporteur on Iran. Presenting a report to the UN Human Rights Council, Javaid Rehman said the number of executions for charges related to narcotics laws had risen. “In 2021, at least 280…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe sleeps next to daughter in safe house after six years apart

There were tears of joy as the British-Iranian touched down on home soil, where she was met by her family.

Daily Record

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe appears in first family selfie as she highlights plight of remaining Iran detainee

Zaghari-Ratcliffe family have been ‘relentless in their pursuit of justice’, says Tulip Siddiq MP

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US vet jailed in Iran sues for $1 billion, alleges torture

A U.S. Navy veteran who was jailed in Iran for nearly two years has sued the Iranian government for $1 billion

The Independent UK

Heartwarming moment Nazanin's daughter runs into her arms as she arrives in UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's seven-year-old daughter Gabriella raced into her mother's arms to greet her after she landed back in the UK after her six-year nightmare in Iran

Daily Mirror

A complex deal: Iran, nukes, oil, Israel, Russia

As with most re-marriages between the same partners, the participants are not exactly starry-eyed. They have just figured out that the old deal was just better than no deal at all.

Bangkok Post

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe beams in first family selfie since end of Iran nightmare

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has shared Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'first family selfie' since she landed back in the UK on Thursday morning after her six-year nightmare in Iran

Daily Mirror

Iranian pop star Googoosh wows Dubai despite Tehran's outcry

Iranian pop diva and national icon Googoosh has captivated crowds of Iranians at the world's fair in Dubai

The Independent UK

Tea, toys and tidying as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe reunites with family

Richard Ratcliffe says they are looking forward to a new, normal life after his wife’s long detention in Iran

The Guardian - UK

Former hostage Terry Waite advising Nazanin on returning to real life after six-year ordeal in Iran

Now 82-year-old, who was held in captivity in Lebanon for almost five years, says British-Iranian mother should take her time adjusting to normal life

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Iran disputes UK claim that £400m debt linked to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release must be spent on aid

Iran’s hardline media outlets branded British-Iranian charity worker Zaghari-Ratcliffe a liar and spy

The Guardian - UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s ordeal shows the uselessness of economic sanctions

This vacuous foreign policy weapon exacts a human price while failing to achieve any objective, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Evening Standard

‘Love is a verb, it’s a doing word’ — the story of Richard Ratcliffe’s unwavering love for Nazanin

Six years, two hunger strikes and a tireless campaign to free his beloved wife from a Tehran prison — as Richard and Nazanin are finally reunited, Kat Lister reflects on a modern love story

Irish Mirror

Major search operation underway as huge boat sinks off Iran with 30 crew on board

So far, 29 of the workers on the ship have been rescued

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The Independent UK

Pompeo accuses UK of paying ‘blood money’ to Iran for detainee releases

The ex-US secretary of state said the funds would be used by Tehran to ‘terrorise’ Israel, the UK and the United States.

Evening Standard

Who are the dual nationals still being held in Iran’s prisons?

The release of Nazanin-Zaghari Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori represented a watershed moment in negotiations with the Iranian government – but many more dual nationals remain in detention.

The Independent UK

Former US secretary of state attacks UK ‘blood money’ paid to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Mike Pompeo also condemns ‘appeasement’ of Iran – claiming £393.8m will fund terrorism

Evening Standard

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Iran to use £384m debt repayment on humanitarian causes, minister says

A Foreign Office minister insisted on Thursday that Iran will not be able to use a £384 million debt repayment which helped secure the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe for anything other than humanitarian purposes.

Evening Standard

Tulip Siddiq: While we celebrate Nazanin’s joyous release, we must ensure this never happens again

Writing this article almost feels like a dream. For the past six years, whenever I’ve spoken, written, argued or tweeted about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, it’s always been about bringing her home. But today, after I write this article, I can go to sleep safe in the knowledge that Nazanin has been…

Wales Online

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's daughter spent night sleeping between both parents for first time in six years

Nazanin's sister-in-law told Good Morning Britain that the British-Iranian detainee's family "struggled to believe" she was finally coming home

The Conversation

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: what her release means for future UK-Iran relations

After many years and several unsuccessful attempts, two British-Iranian dual nationals have been released from custody in Iran and returned home to the UK.

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