Americans freed in Iran-U.S. prisoner swap deal

Five Americans wrongfully imprisoned in Iran for years have been freed as part of a prisoner exchange agreement. As a result of the deal, billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets will be transferred to Qatar where the money can then be used to buy humanitarian goods. Iran will also see the release of 5 unnamed Iranian nationals detained in the U.S. in exchange for the five freed Americans. NBC News’s Ali Arouzi has the latest.

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[maxlinder]

$6 Billion...dollars....Who knows What They will use it for.... You can't watch them ... ALL the just my opinion

[ktrevino]

Everyone should be up in arms about this like they were with Brittany Griner when that trade deal was happening. I see how people really are.

[spacecat]

It's always interesting when you look at who's freed and who's left to rot.

[Tralala]

They are not worth a billion each. Sick HW! Sick! Make ‘em pay it back!!!

[rayjay]

Tomorrow Putin will cash a 6 billion check for some missle technology

[brandonm]

They say 5 people yet we can't know who they all are. They also sent them 6 billion dollars for some reason.

[chitrabhakta]

The other 2 belonged to a special US Tribe???

[fk]

Shame, Iran Wii be free from mulas, indeed

[Sam-cc]

And only 6 billion dollars, lol, they’re out looking for more Americans to bargain with, got to laugh, it’s probably the most lucrative part of the Iranian economy, maybe they can now afford to continue with their nuclear ambitions

[johnvaow]

Hey NBC what kind of deal did you make with Trump

[DanielleA]

Once again the administration under President Biden demonstrates excellence & leadership

[avail.]

Who were and are these* Americans ?? Who were they working for?? Willing to pay in gold bars like Nixon from a chopper in the NVA jungle for 3 men ?? type of release ?? One could hope for something better. Lets hope so.

[peoplesconscience]

holding iranian passports as well? hmmmm…. whoa real US American million dollars! Use the money instead to help poor communities in US.

[Jessica-iquu]

These individuals are not Americans; they hold dual citizenship and were, in fact, associated with the Iranian regime's criminal network. It is perplexing why they were allowed to operate profitable businesses in Iran. The incompetency of this administration is truly astounding.

[mariepedrigaldeafweaverguild]

Five American’s families a meeting in his Department of Untied State and White House in here President Biden’s office.