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Iran FM: Tehran Ready For Prisoner Exchange w/ US

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Reports stating that Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has offered to the US the prospect of exchanging all prisoners held between the two countries.

  • Comes as the US implements unilateral 'snapback' sanctions on Iran for its alleged breaches of an arms embargo and nuclear deal.
  • These sanctions include measures against the Iranian defence ministry.
  • There are believed to be three US citizens and one US permanent resident detained in Iran at present.

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