Move could indicate start of a possible prisoner swap between US and Iran, though negotiations for release of the five are continuing
Five US dual citizens detained by Iran have left Tehran’s Evin prison and are now under house arrest, in a move which could indicate the start of a possible prisoner swap between the two countries.
The Iranian Americans include the businessmen Siamak Namazi, 51, and Emad Shargi, 58, as well as the environmentalist Morad Tahbaz, 67, who also has British nationality, said Jared Genser, a lawyer who represents Namazi. The identity of the other two US citizens has not been made public.
“The move by Iran of the American hostages from Evin prison to an expected house arrest is an important development,” Genser said in a statement. “While I hope this will be the first step to their ultimate release, this is at best the beginning of the end and nothing more … There are simply no guarantees about what happens from here.” …
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/americans-iran-detained-prison-house-arrest