Iran recalled its readiness to exchange prisoners with the United States

The diplomat noted that, unfortunately, the Americans are taking Iranian citizens hostage in the United States. "

"As (Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad. - 

) Zarif put it, we declared our readiness to exchange prisoners with the United States in accordance with our humanitarian vision and the protection of the rights of our compatriots," he added.

As NBC reported on January 18, a court in Iran sentenced American businessman Emad Shargi to ten years in prison on charges of espionage.