Saturday, January 16, 2016

Iran frees Post reporter Jason Rezaian, 4 other Americans, officials say and other top stories.

  • Iran frees Post reporter Jason Rezaian, 4 other Americans, officials say

    VIENNA —Iran released Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian and three other detained Iranian Americans on Saturday in exchange for the freedom of seven people imprisoned or charged in the United States, U.S. and Iranian officials said, a swap linked to the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, including the lifting of U.S. and other international sanctions on Iran.Secretary of State John F. Kerry, speaking after signing documents related to implemen..
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