US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report
The Washington Post reported that it's not clear the grade of importance that the delegation, led by US Vice President JD Vance, will place on this demand.
What Happened
US officials intend to demand the release of Americans detained in Iran, as part of the Islamabad negotiations with the regime to end the war, The Washington Post reported on Friday.
The report noted that it's unclear what grade of importance this demand will have during the negotiations, with many speculating that it might take a secondary place if negotiations prove more difficult than expected.
This is the first time that the request to free detained Americans in Iran is brought up, with the main demands till now being the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the regime's missile and nuclear programs, alongside other options.
The Iranian proxy group, Kataib Hezbollah, released abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson on Tuesday, after the announcement of the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Why It Matters
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