U.S. and Iran Liberation of nationals in detention Mutual tension unclear Unclear June 5, 10:22
It turns out that Iran released a former American soldier who had been detained for nearly two years and granted return.
On the other hand, the United States also released the Iranian scientists who had been detained, but it is unclear whether this would alleviate the tensions between the two countries, which are in strong conflict.
US President Trump posted on Twitter yesterday that Michael White, a US Navy veteran who had been detained for nearly two years in Iran, was on his way home.
Mr. White was detained in 2018 during his stay in Iran, sentenced to 13 years in prison by the court, and was imprisoned. The government was asking the Iranian side to allow return.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that an Iranian scientist, who was detained for stealing trade-related information in the United States, was released and returned to Iran on 3rd of this month.
Both the United States and Iran released their detainees at the same time, but neither government has disclosed the background.
After talking on the phone with Mr. White, who arrived in Switzerland, President Trump posted on Twitter, "Thank you, Iran. This shows that I can make a deal." I showed you.
However, the United States is still putting more pressure on Iran under severe sanctions, and it is unclear whether this will ease the tension between the two countries, which are in sharp conflict.