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Iran optimistic prisoner swap with U.S. will happen in "near future"- foreign ministry

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson expressed optimism about a prisoner swap with Washington happening "in the near future." Additionally, they mentioned that Tehran's frozen $6 billion assets in South Korea will be unblocked in the coming days.

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Published September 11,2023
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Iran is optimistic a prisoner swap with Washington will happen "in the near future", Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that Tehran's frozen $6 billion assets in South Korea will be unblocked in the coming days.

However, Nasser Kanaani said the two issues were not linked to one another.