American Hikers Released From Iranian Prison

by Mike Shuster, NPR

Two Americans jailed in Iran for more than two years were freed on bail Wednesday. The government of Oman has dispatched a plane to Tehran to fly Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal out of the country after more than two years in prison. They were convicted of spying, charges they denied.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 21, 2011