Emad Sharqi
عماد شرقی
American citizen
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View Timeline →Siamak Namazi's Account of Iran's 'Child Selling' for a Handful of Dollars
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American who spent eight years in Evin Prison, reflects on his release and criticizes the Iranian government's treatment of prisoners, likening it…
Four Years in Prison; Mehran Raouf Still Denied Leave
Mehran Raouf, a dual-national political prisoner, has been denied leave during his fourth year in Evin Prison, despite having served over a third of his…
The Plane Carrying Released Americans from Iran Arrives in Washington
Five Iranian-American dual nationals were released from Iran and arrived in Washington following a U.S.-Iran agreement that also involved the transfer of six billion dollars…
Statements from Released American Prisoners; Praising the Courage of Those Still Behind the Walls of the Islamic Republic's Prisons
Joe Biden spoke with released American prisoners, expressing gratitude and urging American citizens not to travel to Iran. Siamak Namazi praised the courage of those…
Global Media's Perspective on the Release of American Hostages from Iran
Five American hostages, including Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharqi, and Morad Tahbaz, were released from Iran in a prisoner exchange mediated by Qatar, involving the transfer…
Joe Biden Welcomes Release of Five American Citizens; Warns Americans: Do Not Travel to Iran
U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the release of five dual-national prisoners and warned Americans against traveling to Iran due to safety concerns. The release is…
Iran-U.S. Prisoner Exchange; Plane Carrying Five Released Americans Leaves Tehran
A plane carrying five American prisoners released from Iran has departed for Qatar as part of a prisoner exchange agreement. This agreement also involves the…
Details of Prisoner Exchange and Frozen Funds; U.S.: Our Policy Towards Iran Has Not Changed
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a prisoner exchange involving five Iranian-Americans in exchange for five Iranians accused of non-violent crimes. Concurrently, $6 billion of…
A Look at American Citizens Released from Iran
A flight carrying American citizens imprisoned in Iran departed for Doha as part of a prisoner exchange agreement, marking a significant step in the ongoing…
Reuters: Blinken Issues Sanction Waiver for Transfer of Blocked Iranian Funds from South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a sanction waiver to facilitate the transfer of blocked Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar as…
Reuters: Iran and the US on the verge of a prisoner exchange mediated by Qatar
Iran and the US are reportedly close to a prisoner exchange facilitated by Qatar, involving the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Five…
White House: Agreement for the Release of American Prisoners in Iran Remains on Track
The White House believes an agreement for the release of five American prisoners in Iran is progressing, with four being moved to house arrest. This…
Darien Dalili: I will continue my hunger strike until the U.S. government assures me it is pursuing my father's situation
Darien Dalili is protesting outside the White House, demanding that the U.S. government ensure the inclusion of his father, Shahab Dalili, in negotiations for prisoner…
Tehran: Prisoner Exchange with the U.S. Will Be Within the Framework of a 'Understanding'
Iran and the U.S. are negotiating a prisoner exchange, with five American dual nationals recently moved to house arrest in Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry…
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Announces 'Release of Seized Currency Resources' in South Korea
The Central Bank of Iran announced the release of nearly seven billion dollars in seized currency from South Korea, with restrictions on its use for…
South Korea's First Reaction to the US-Iran Agreement: We Hope It Is Implemented Without Issues
South Korea has acknowledged the ongoing discussions regarding the transfer of six billion dollars of Iranian funds blocked due to US sanctions, hoping for a…
Blinken: Diplomatic efforts do not diminish U.S. resolve to counter Iran's destabilizing actions in the region
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced positive developments regarding five American dual nationals released to house arrest in Iran, emphasizing that diplomatic efforts will…
Exclusive; It May Take Several Weeks for Dual Nationals to Rejoin Their Families
The White House has confirmed the release of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran, with expectations that they may reunite with their families in the coming…
Blinken: We want to ensure we complete the process and bring the prisoners home
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the transfer of five Iranian-American prisoners to house arrest in Tehran, emphasizing that no sanctions relief will be…
Tom Cotton: We should not pay ransom to the Islamic Republic; John Kirby: It's a humanitarian action
Senator Tom Cotton criticized the potential release of Iranian-American hostages in exchange for $6 billion to the Islamic Republic, warning it could lead to more…