Iran announced that it has begun holding talks about a prisoner exchange with the U.S. in order to negotiate the release of Iranians who have been imprisoned around the world due to sanctions violations.
“Negotiations are underway on the exchange of prisoners between Iran and America, and we will issue more information if Iranian prisoners are released and the country’s interests are secured and the talks reach a conclusion,” Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said, according to Reuters.
“Because of its humanitarian aims, Iran is ready to exchange all American political prisoners in exchange for the release of all Iranian prisoners who have been detained around the world at the behest of America,” Rebiei added during a news conference.
For three weeks, Iran’s talks with world powers about resuming a nuclear deal that was started in 2015 have been stalled. Under the deal, restrictions were imposed upon Iran’s nuclear activities while other nations lifted sanctions on the country.
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