U.S. Investigating Disappearance Of Americans In Iraq
American officials say they are looking for three Americans who have disappeared in Baghdad. The three were working for a group contracted by the Defense Department.
Middle East
Mechanical Failure Led Boats To Iranian Waters, U.S. Says In New Account
U.S. Central Command laid out a preliminary timeline of events. CENTCOM said the U.S. sailors were led to a Iranian facility at gunpoint. Ultimately, they were let go without harm.
'Washington Post' Reporter Held Captive In Iran Is Freed
After more than 500 days in prison, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian was freed, along with 4 others. Renee Montagne talks to Washington Post editor Marty Baron, who is in Germany with Rezaian.
Iran Hostage Exchange Was Long In The Making
Tehran and Washington swapped long-held prisoners over the weekend as U.S. and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran. Renee Montagne talks to Wendy Sherman, former lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Plans To Export More Oil. What Will That Do To The Market?
Now that international sanctions have been lifted, Iran hopes to export as much as 500,000 more barrels of oil a day. But this comes while global oil prices are falling and revenues are plunging.
How Do Iranians Feel About The Thaw In Relations With The West?
Sanctions were lifted against Iran even as more limited ones were imposed on those violating resolutions against ballistic missile tests. David Greene talks to Thomas Erdbrink of The New York Times.
President Obama Says Diplomacy Was Key To Nuclear Deal, Prisoner Swap
President Obama has spoken to the nation about the Iran nuclear deal. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to White House Correspondent Scott Horsley about what the president said.
As U.S. Hands Down New Sanctions On Iran, Will Goodwill Be Short-Lived?
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran just hours after three Americans released as part of a prisoner swap made their way to Europe. What does this spell for relations between the two countries?
Path To U.S.-Iran Deal, Prisoner Swap Began Years Ago
While negotiations over a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran began two years ago, smaller efforts for diplomacy go back to the last decade.
Latest Implications For Iran Prisoner Exchange
Iran has released five Americans in what is an apparent prisoner swap. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to foreign affairs analyst Robin Wright about the exchange and the diplomatic gamble.