Five Americans Freed from Iran in Prisoner Swap, Arrive in Qatar Before Returning to U.S.
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Five Americans freed from Iran as part of prisoner swap, arrive in Qatar before returning to U.S.
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Americans include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz and two unnamed citizens.
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Deal struck between U.S. and Iran last month, U.S. granted clemency to 5 Iranians and allowed access to $6 billion in frozen assets.
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Funds will go to humanitarian purposes, with oversight to ensure validity of requests.
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Republicans criticize deal, calling it ransom payment and incentive for future hostage taking.