Trump says Iran has freed a detained US citizen
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- Trump says Iran has released an American citizen detained since December 2024, calling the move a “gesture of goodwill” as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high.
US President Donald Trump said Iran has released an American citizen who had been detained since December 2024, describing the move as a potential sign of goodwill amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump said the woman was "wrongfully detained" and confirmed that she had left Iran and was in good condition. He did not reveal her identity.
"She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition," Trump wrote. "The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!"
The release comes as Trump considers whether to expand US military action against Iran following a period of escalating tensions between the two countries. Similar prisoner releases have previously been used by Tehran and Washington as steps toward reducing tensions.
The woman was reportedly detained by Iranian authorities in December 2024. The New York Times reported last year that an Iranian-American dual national who worked for a US technology company and operated a charity supporting children in Iran had been taken into custody.
She was later released from prison but remained unable to leave Iran after authorities confiscated her passports. Iranian officials later charged her with espionage, according to reports.
Trump’s announcement did not provide further details on the circumstances of the release or whether any negotiations took place between the two governments.
