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November 10, 2015       Share:    

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/iran-should-release-four-detained-americans-or-face-sanctions/2015/11/05/9fc42408-8323-11e5-9afb-0c971f713d0c_story.html

Iran Should Release Four Detained Americans or Face Sanctions

(Washington Post) Editorial - Four Iranian Americans have been imprisoned by the Iranian regime. None has been shown to be guilty of any crime - much less the extravagant and ridiculous charges of espionage that, in the case of the Washington Post's Jason Rezaian, have been reported in the Iranian media. President Obama has frequently suggested that the nuclear deal would prompt a relaxation of barriers between Iran and the West. So far, the opposite appears to be happening. While anticipating the collection of up to $100 billion in frozen assets, Iran's military and security services are acting to ensure that there is no further detente. In that they have the support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who last week celebrated the anniversary of the seizing of hostages at the U.S. Embassy by proclaiming that the slogan "death to America" will live forever.

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