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. Iranian […]
US Hikers Need Judge’s Signature for Release
Posted September 17th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
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Clinton: US Believes Iran Will Free Hikers
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States remains hopeful that Iran will, as a humanitarian gesture, release the two American hikers jailed in a Tehran prison. Secretary Clinton Thursday said the U.S. is not unduly concerned because Washington has received word through a number of public and private sources that the hikers […]
Iraq Intervenes to Help Free US Hikers From Iran
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has stepped in to help secure the release of two American hikers jailed in Iran. At a meeting of U.S. and Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Thursday, Iraq’s foreign minister said his government is making intensive efforts to help free Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal. The two Americans were arrested on […]
US Criticizes Iranian ‘Charm Offensive’ in Nuclear Dispute
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
An American official has criticized Iran’s offer to be more open about its nuclear activities, calling it a “charm offensive” that does not resolve international concerns about possible threats from the program. U.S. envoy Glyn Davies said Wednesday that Iran is “flouting” its obligations by continuing sensitive nuclear activities despite United Nations Security Council demands […]
Iran Says No Decision on Releasing US Hikers
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s judiciary says no decision has been made about releasing two American hikers convicted of spying in Iran, after reports that the men could be freed soon. In a statement Wednesday, the judiciary said a court is still considering a request from lawyers representing Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal to free the pair on bail. […]
Clinton: Iran’s Possible Release of US Hikers ‘Encouraging’
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she is encouraged by comments from Iran’s president announcing that two American hikers convicted of spying in Iran will soon be freed. In an interview broadcast Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a correspondent for the American television network NBC that he thinks Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal […]
US Checking Report Iran Will Free Hikers
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
The United States is trying to confirm the promised release of two American hikers convicted in Iran on charges of spying. In an interview broadcast Tuesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a correspondent for the U.S. television network NBC that he thinks Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal will be freed on humanitarian grounds within “a […]
Iran Says 2 US Hikers to Be Freed in Days
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he thinks that two American men convicted of spying on his country will be released “in a couple of days.” Mr. Ahmadinejad told a U.S. television interviewer that Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal will be freed on humanitarian grounds. He made the comment during an interview conducted in Iran by […]
Report: Two US Hikers to Be Freed from Iran
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S.-based NBC News says it has learned from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that two American men convicted of spying on his country will soon be released. NBC reports that Mr. Ahmadinejad said Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal will be freed on humanitarian grounds “in two days.” He made the comment during an interview conducted in […]
Pakistani PM in Iran to Boost Ties
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani held talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran Monday aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Mr. Gilani, who is heading a high-ranking delegation, said after the talks the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in a wide range of fields, including the fight against terrorism, trade, economy, and the […]
