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Sister of ex-Iran detainee says Americans held by regime are "caught in this big issue"

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March 20, 2026

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Some Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad have found the prospect of their release tied to bigger and broader political issues. Neda Sharghi, whose brother Emad was freed from Iran in 2023 after five years of captivity, explains.

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Sister of ex-Iran detainee says Americans held by regime are "caught in this big issue" · Margaret Brennan · Sentinel