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Trump Urges Release of Hostages in Iran Talks

Updated 2026-05-08 18:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Trump administration is calling for the release of American hostages in Iran as a condition of any negotiated agreement. The administration wants to ensure such detentions are not used as bargaining chips.

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The Hill
The Trump administration must make the release of American hostages in Iran a publicly stated condition of any negotiated agreement, and ensure that Iran never again uses the detention of U.S. nationals as a bargaining chip.
2026-05-08 18:00 UTC
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