Freed American Recounts 8-Year Ordeal in Iranian Prison
Siamak Namazi details abuse, wrongful imprisonment, and his release in a controversial U.S.-Iran prisoner swap.
- Siamak Namazi spent eight years in Iran's notorious Evin Prison, enduring physical abuse and solitary confinement.
- Namazi was detained in 2015 on charges of collaborating with a foreign government, which he denies.
- Released in 2023, Namazi was part of a prisoner exchange that included the unfreezing of $6 billion in Iranian assets.
- Namazi has spoken out about the humiliation and torture he faced, urging reforms in how the U.S. handles hostage diplomacy.
- He expressed gratitude to President Biden for securing his release but highlighted the need for better support for freed detainees.
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