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Former Iran detainees urge Trump to help Americans held as "political pawns" in Iranian prisons
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March 20, 2026
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24:49Now PlayingFormer Iran detainees Siamak Namazi and Emad Shargi, who were among five U.S. citizens freed in a 2023 high-stakes diplomatic deal, tell "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that they're worried about Americans held in Iranian prisons as the U.S. war there continues. Watch their full panel discussion.
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