Plan to release Iranian scientist from US jail in doubt
by Patrick Wintour from on (#53AR2)
US official questions whether Tehran wants return of Sirous Asgari
A potential deal to release a renowned Iranian scientist from a US jail and return him to Iran appears to be in danger of breaking down after a senior US official questioned whether Tehran really wanted him returned.
Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, claimed on Monday that Sirous Asgari had been freed by US authorities and would be able to return to Iran immediately if he tested negative for coronavirus.
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