U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States appreciates Iran’s decision to release an American citizen whom he said had been wrongfully detained since 2024.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had allowed an American citizen who was “wrongfully detained” in December 2024 during the presidency of Joe Biden to leave the country. He added that she was now safely outside Iran and in good condition, and thanked Iran for what he described as a gesture of goodwill.
Human rights lawyer Jared Genser identified the released American as Dena Karari, who had been prevented from leaving Iran since December 2024.
Trump’s statement came as tensions between the United States and Iran continued to rise over the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have exchanged military strikes despite a Pakistan-mediated framework agreement aimed at reaching a lasting settlement.
