Trump announces Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Iran has released an American woman who had been detained since December 2024. Trump described the release as a "gesture of goodwill" by Iran, noting she is now safely outside the country and in good condition. This announcement comes amidst ongoing heightened tensions and U.S. military actions against Iran.

The woman was later identified by her lawyer, Jared Genser, as Dena Karari, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen. Karari had reportedly been held on what her lawyer called "bogus charges," including collaboration with a hostile state and espionage, stemming from her work with a charity for underprivileged children in Iran. Her detention initially began under an exit ban in December 2024.

This development marks a significant turn in U.S.-Iran relations, though the specific details surrounding her release were not fully disclosed by President Trump.