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Trump expresses rare gratitude as Iran releases detained American
Published 16 July 2026 · us
US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country. In a post on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the woman was now safely outside Iran and in good condition, adding that the United States appreciated what he called a “gesture of goodwill” by Tehran. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from Washington, DC. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 16, 2026 • 11:57 AM IST · Updated: July 16, 2026 • 12:42 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the woman was now safely outside Iran and in good condition, adding that the United States appreciated what he called a “gesture of goodwill” by Tehran.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from Washington, DC.
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