While the announcement that five Americans detained in Iran will be coming home as part of a proposed prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic is "welcomed news," Middle East experts are panning the negotiations for allowing billions in frozen Iranian assets to be put in play.
After months of indirect negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials, the deal was announced after Iran transferred four of the Americans from prison to house arrest. The fifth American had already been placed under house arrest.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.