Bartering Prisoners? Ahmadinejad hints at detained hikers’ release.
The Associated Press reports (via Washingtonpost.com) Ahmadinejad has hinted at the possible release of three jailed US hikers… in exchange for Iranians currently serving time in US prisons. “There are some talks under way to have an exchange, if it is possible,” he said. “Recently they (the U.S.) have sent messages, we answered to bring […]
Hikers’ families submit 2,500-signature petition to Iran’s U.N. mission for their release
Thursday, the families of Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd, and Josh Fattal, three U.S. hikers detained in Tehran July 31 for allegedly crossing its border illegally from northern Iraq, submitted the petition calling for their release “as soon as possible.” The hikers’ mothers have been actively gaining support at vigils with petitions, speaking with the media, and pressing […]