TEHRAN — Iran will free an American on Saturday, believed to be one
of three hikers detained over a year ago, an official told AFP.
In
a brief message, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance said:
"Freedom of one of the American detainees on Saturday 20th of (Iranian
month of) Shahrivar at 9:00 am (0430 GMT) at Hotel Esteghlal" in the
capital Tehran.
A ministry official contacted by AFP refused to
reveal the identity of the detainee, only saying that the release
ceremony would be overseen by one of the vice presidents of Iran.
Iran
is currently holding three US hikers in custody after they strayed into
the country from across the border with Iraq more than a year ago.
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