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Trump says Iran has released a wrongfully detained US citizen

By Jacob Magid 16 July 2026, 2:07 am
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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

In a sign of potential deescalation, US President Donald Trump praises Iran for releasing a “wrongfully detained” American citizen.

The woman held since December 2024 “is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition. The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!” Trump writes on Truth Social.

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