July 31, 2009 – Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal and Sarah Shourd are hiking in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. They are arrested by Iranian authorities, who accuse them of crossing the border into Iran, and are sent to the notorious Evin prison in Tehran. Iranian television describes the three as “spies.” November 5, 2009 […]
A Timeline of the US Hikers Detained by Iran
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 8:06 am (UTC-5)
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Iran Set to Free Jailed US Hikers
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 8:01 am (UTC-5)
Iran has released two American hikers who were detained in 2009 on charges of spying. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal walked out of an Iranian prison on Wednesday after a judge approved an order for their release. A car from the Swiss Embassy waited for them in the prison grounds. They were released after posting […]
Iran Set to Free Jailed US Hikers
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 5:31 am (UTC-5)
The lawyer for two American hikers jailed in Iran says a judge has approved an order for their release. Masoud Shafiei said Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would be turned over Wednesday to the Swiss Embassy in Tehran, which represents U.S. interests in Iran. The move follows days of delays as the two men waited […]
Ahmadinejad: Hikers To Be Freed Soon
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is insisting that two U.S. hikers jailed in the country will be freed “soon,” in spite of a delay in his country’s judiciary. The U.S. based ABC television quotes Mr. Ahmadinejad as saying he had earlier promised that Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would be freed “within the next few days” […]
US Hikers Jailed in Iran Await Judge’s Return
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
The lawyer for two American hikers jailed in Iran says he is still waiting for the return of a second judge needed to sign their release order. Masoud Shafiei said he went to the court Tuesday seeking to complete the paperwork on a $1 million bail deal for Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, but the […]
BBC: Iran Detains 6 Independent Filmmakers
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The BBC says Iran has detained six independent documentary filmmakers who are not BBC staff members. Iranian media reported Monday that authorities have arrested at least five people working for the BBC’s Persian service. The BBC says that while the organization has bought the rights to broadcast the filmmakers’ documentaries, the six filmmakers detained are […]
US Again Slams Iran Over Nuclear Aims
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 10:31 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu criticized Iran Monday for its nuclear activities, accusing the Islamic Republic of “denial, deceit and evasion.” Iran has moved some of its uranium enrichment operations to an underground bunker. The West fears it is a first step in building a core for a nuclear warhead. But Iranian Vice President Fereydoun […]
Iran Hangs 22 Men For Drug Trafficking
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 8:56 am (UTC-5)
Iran has hanged 22 people following convictions for drug trafficking. An Iranian state-owned newspaper reported the executions on Monday, saying they happened on Sunday. The reports says the hangings were performed in Tehran’s Evin prison and in a jail in Karaj, 25 miles west of the capital. Iran carries out executions for crimes including murder […]
Report: US Considering Military Hotline with Iran
Posted September 19th, 2011 at 3:54 am (UTC-5)
A U.S. newspaper says the United States is considering trying to establish a direct military hotline with Iran in order to defuse potential confrontations between the two countries’ military forces. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that one proposal would create a link between the Iranian Navy and the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, which is […]
Iran Considers Release of US Hikers
Posted September 17th, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran says he needs the signature of one more judge on bail papers before his clients can be released. Masoud Shafiei said Saturday he hopes Iran’s judiciary will clear the way for the payment of $1 million bail in exchange for the release of the two men. Meanwhile, […]
