Iran judiciary denies Trump claim of American prisoner release

Iran's judiciary has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding the release of an American prisoner. Trump had stated on social media that a US citizen, detained in Iran during the Biden administration in 2024, had been freed and was safely outside the country.

Trump described the alleged release as a "gesture of goodwill by Iran" and expressed his appreciation for the action. He posted his statement on Truth Social, claiming the unnamed detainee was "safely outside of Iran and in good condition."

However, Iranian state media reported that the judiciary conducted checks and found no record of such a release. According to the judiciary, no convicted American prisoner, nor any individual accused of spying for the United States fitting Trump's description, had been released or exchanged from Iranian prisons.

When questioned about American citizens detained in Iran and potential impacts on US-Iran peace negotiations, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that "ensuring the return of Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage all over this world remains a priority" for Trump.

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ensuring the return of Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage all over this world remains a priority