Hostage News Archives

Russia’s Hostage Diplomacy It was during one of these trips that her situation changed dramatically. In June 2022, when she arrived at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport,…

Tags: Andre Khachatoorian, David Barnes, Olga Jezler, Robert Gilman, Russia, Wrongful Detention Designation

Hostage News, Moral Courage

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Jun 2, 2026

I Googled My Uncle. That’s How I Found Out He Was A Hostage

Parisa Salehi and her uncle, Emad Shargi By Parisa Salehi I found out from Google that my uncle was being held hostage in Iran. At…

Tags: Emad Shargi, Iran

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May 19, 2026

JURIST

US-Kuwait journalist acquitted after nearly two months of detention

Story by: Tiana Nowzari

Tags: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Kuwait

Hostage News

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Apr 21, 2026

Fox News

Lawyer for American detained in Iran says hostage deal is ‘easiest problem on the table’ for both sides

Story by: Louis Casiano

Tags: Iran, Kamran Hekmati, Reza Valizadeh, Ryan Fayhee

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Apr 21, 2026

CBS News

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was abducted October 7 and murdered by Hamas: Grief is a “badge of love”

Story by: Anderson Cooper, Katie Brennan

Tags: Gaza, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin

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Apr 21, 2026

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

Tags: American Jewish Committee, Iran, Robert Levinson

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Apr 21, 2026

FAKTA.CO

Former Negotiator Urges Trump to Prioritize Americans Detained in Iran

Story by: Michael Anderson

Tags: Iran, Kamran Hekmati, Reza Valizadeh, Roger Carstens

Hostage News, Journalism Safety

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Apr 8, 2026

Fox News

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich writes book about wrongful detention in Russian prison

Tags: Evan Gershkovich, Russia, Wrongful Detainees

Hostage News, Journalism Safety

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Apr 8, 2026

U.S. Department of State

Release of American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

Tags: Iraq, Marco Rubio, Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Department of State