Iran freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele after almost 15 months in custody, in a prisoner exchange for an Iranian diplomat convicted of terrorism. Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said the 42-year-old had arrived in Oman and added: "If all goes to plan, he'll be with us this evening....
Ready for prisoner swap with US, says Iranian foreign minister
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran's top diplomat on Sunday said "everything is ready" to implement a stalled prisoner exchange deal with the United States, which Washington promptly denied as a "cruel lie". At least three US citizens are held in the country's prisons, according to Iran's judiciary and the US State Department....
Palestinian Authority, Israel to share 1 million Covid-19 vaccine shots in a deal
The vaccine deal was among initial policy moves toward the Palestinians by Bennett since he was sworn in The deal would be a boon for both the players The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Israel have reached a deal to share Covid-19 vaccine doses that will be a boost for Palestinians’...
