Overview

• Amir Amiry, held since December 2024 and deemed wrongfully detained by U.S. officials, has been released and has returned to the United States.
• Talks launched in March after Qatari officials arranged an initial meeting with Boehler culminated in a breakthrough over the weekend.
• Qatar, serving as Washington’s protecting power in Afghanistan, maintained contact with U.S. officials and conducted health checks during Amiry’s detention.
• This marks the fifth U.S. citizen freed from Taliban custody in 2025 with Qatari help, following Ryan Corbett, William McKenty, George Glezmann and Faye Hall.
• Taliban officials said the case was discussed with Boehler and urged diplomatic handling of foreign-detainee issues, while the U.S. noted additional Americans remain detained and disclosed no terms of the negotiations.