Free at last: Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Ashoori head back to UK after six-year ordeal Liz Truss says British-Iranian dual nationals are flying back to Britain after being released from custody in Iran The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
Liz Truss heaps praise on herself for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release Foreign secretary delivers drive-by thanks to others in statement that uses ‘I’ 15 times in six minutes The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe beams as she finally boards plane to UK - and she's wearing Ukraine colours British-Iranian mum-of-one Nazanin, who had her passport returned yesterday after six years in a "hell hole" prison outside of Tehran, Iran, will be reunited with her daughter and husband later tonight Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
The Guardian view on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: a ray of light Editorial: In the background there are complex and opaque strategic manoeuvres with Iran, but in the foreground shines a story of human fortitude The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
First thing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe wants when she gets home is a cup of tea Nazanin, 43, said she is looking forward to a British brew made by her husband Richard Ratcliffe when she finally returns to their London home Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Who are Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Anoosheh Ashoori and Morad Tahbaz? The three prisoners released today were in Iran for different reasons, but each endured years behind bars The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
Johnson ‘thrilled’ at Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release The PM downplayed comments he made as foreign secretary, which were seen as adding to her difficulties. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Who is MP Tulip Siddiq as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is finally free to return to UK? The Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn has worked tirelessly on behalf of Nazanin, who is her constituent, to try and secure her release. Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Why Iran has finally decided to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori Iran nuclear deal and impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on global energy supplies seen as main factors The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Who is Anoosheh Ashoori? British ex-civil engineer freed from Iranian detention with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe The family of Anoosheh Ashoori spoke of their incredible relief on Wednesday after learning of his release from Iranian detention. Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022
Oman Welcomes British Nationals Released by Iran Oman announced that the two British nationals, who were released by Iran on Wednesday, had arrived in the Sultanate. British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and dual national Anousheh Ashouri left Iran on Wednesday, ending years of detention, after the UK government paid its $530 million debt to Tehran, Iranian state… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022
‘A long time coming’: Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Ashoori’s families joyful at release Relatives of the two Britons freed from Iran express gratitude as they head home The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe prepares to fly home following Iran ordeal The British-Iranian mother and another dual national, Anoosheh Ashoori, arrived in Oman after being released from detention in Iran. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
How settling of old £400m debt triggered release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Money relates to an order placed by the pro-Western Shah in the 1970s for 1,500 British Chieftain tanks and 250 armoured recovery vehicles Wales Online · Mar 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Payment of £400m debt helped secure release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Foreign Secretary Liz Truss agreed to settle Iran’s 40-year-old claim in relation to a cancelled order for British Chieftain tanks.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is free. But why now? And why did it take so long? She and fellow detainee Anoosheh Ashoori were treated cruelly by Iran. But the UK is far from blameless, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022 The Leader podcast: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe comes home We hear from an Amnesty International UK campaigner who worked closely with the families
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022 At last, some good news Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian woman detained in Tehran for nearly six years on trumped-up charges of plotting against the regime, has been freed.
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s emotional husband says he’s looking forward to new life Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husbandRichard has gushed he is “looking forward to a new life” with his wife when she touches down in the UK.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on flight out of Iran as six-year nightmare ends The British-Iranian mother and a second dual national Anoosheh Ashoori were both allowed to leave Iran after years in detention.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband and daughter ‘looking forward to new life’ after her release Richard Ratcliffe said he would make his wife a cup of tea when she returned home
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Daughter ‘beyond excited’ at return of mother Nazanin after six years ‘Roller-coaster of emotions’ ended in relief as Nazanin sent photo of herself on plane
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022 Why does the UK owe Iran £400m as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe finally allowed to return Tanks that never existed are at the heart of a 43-year financial dispute between the UK and Iran. Iran's news outlets have reported British citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release is linked to the £400m debt
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Who is Anoosheh Ashouri? British national released from Iran prison with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Mr Ashoori, 67, is a British-Iranian national who imprisoned in Iran for almost five years but is now reportedly returning to the UK
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's brother tweets her selfie taken inside plane after leaving Iran The brother of British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe posted on Twitter a selfie of his sister taken inside the plane that is taking her out of Iran.