Published 11 months ago

Iran frees jailed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele in prisoner exchange

Belgium and Iran are currently undergoing a prisoner swap, with the release of an aid worker named Olivier Vandecasteele who was being held by Tehran. Oman has served as an interlocutor for the talks between the two countries.
It is not clear who Iran is receiving in exchange for the release of Vandecasteele, although Iranian state media repeated Oman's announcement.
Iran has detained several foreigners and dual nationals on the grounds of espionage or other state security offenses over the years, which has led to accusations of using these prisoners as bargaining chips with the West.

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BBC News

Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker freed in exchange for Iranian diplomat

Olivier Vandecasteele and Assadollah Assadi are flying home as part of a exchange brokered by Oman.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Belgian Aid Worker Held in Iran Returns Home after Prisoner Exchange

Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele is released from detention in Iran in a prisoner exchange. Iran frees a convicted diplomat in return.

11 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Belgium aid worker freed in prisoner swap with Iranian diplomat jailed for bomb plot

Deal to release Olivier Vandecasteele in exchange for Assadollah Assadi raises concerns Tehran’s hostage diplomacy has been rewarded

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Belgium, Iran conduct prisoner swap in Oman, freeing aid worker and diplomat convicted in bomb plot

Belgium and Iran have conducted a rare prisoner exchange in Oman

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Belgium, Iran conduct prisoner swap in Oman, freeing aid worker and diplomat convicted in bomb plot

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Belgium and Iran conducted a prisoner exchange Friday in Oman, with officials saying Tehran released a Belgian aid worker in exchange for an Iranian diplomat convicted of attempting to bomb a meeting of exiles in France.

11 months ago·United States

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