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Vedant Patel

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73 total articles tracked

August 2023

August 18, 2023

26 American Senators Criticize 'Paying Ransom to the Iranian Regime': Encouraging More Hostage-Taking

26 American senators have criticized the Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for five American prisoners, arguing it…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 18, 2023
August 17, 2023

Continued Efforts to Bring American Prisoners Home and Imposition of More Sanctions Against Iranian Officials

The U.S. continues its efforts to secure the release of American prisoners, including dual nationals, while considering additional sanctions against Iranian officials. This comes in…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 17, 2023
August 16, 2023

US: Shahab Dalili is not classified as 'wrongfully detained' dual national; Patel: We are assessing the conditions of detainees

The US State Department clarified that Shahab Dalili is not classified as a 'wrongfully detained' dual national. Vedant Patel emphasized the ongoing assessment of detainee…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 16, 2023
August 14, 2023

Criticism Over 'Ransom Payments' to the Islamic Republic; U.S.: Financial Resources Only for Food and Medicine Purchases

The U.S. State Department defended its financial transactions with Iran, asserting that released funds are strictly for humanitarian purposes. This comes amid criticisms of perceived…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 14, 2023
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