Three American Hikers Accused of Espionage in Iran
Sarah Shourd, Shane Bouer, and Joshua Fattel accidentally strayed across a poorly-marked border in Iran, and have been held in prison there under suspicion of espionage since July. Hillary Clinton called for their release again today. Their families, who say they were “careful travelers,” are also making pleas for their immediate release.
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