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Trump expresses rare gratitude as Iran releases detained American

US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the woman was now safely outside Iran and in g

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Afraid of gangsters america
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Just because the Iran regime release an American hostage now (why not before the conflict 5-6 days ago???), Trump's heart should not soften and break the momentum of US strikes until all targets are achieved in south Iran and Hormuz Straits, ie to put US forces in control of the Hormuz Straits.

Also, "the Iran regime should publicly announce that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open to international shipping with no tolls, and explicitly commit to ceasing all hostile fire and maritime attacks on commercial vessels" as said by Trump at the start of the conflict 5-6 days ago.

Trump should make his words stand, if not, the Iran regime will brush it aside the next time as hot air...

Trump can return in kind at some opportune time to the person later, e.g. pass info of assassination attempt by Mossad on that Iranian official... Lol.
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Does Trump have any idea what is going on?
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😂😂😂 you can’t make this up
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What's called right or wrong?! Who determines that? Trump?!😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉
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The western political establishment is right out of a horror movie.
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The country is seriously fractured but at least someone in Justice dept is ok thanks and hope you escape IRGC wrath
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@Amil-r1k From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 5
difference between human and devil
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Not the reporter reading the "sleepy joe" part of the tweet LOL
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Look at that. Trump was right. They do want a deal badly.
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If Americans are in Iran they are on their own.
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It's somehow sign of capitulation don't hit me more I'm ready for negotiation
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It was not a gesture of good will they simply released a prisoner see how he tries to spin everything.
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Iran is trying to cool down the anger of America 😂😂
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@Jiulize From YouTube ↗ 16 Jul 2026 1
How much did they pay 😂😂
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For Iran's nature very very good.
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1:36
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Thank-you for releasing me.
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SALUTE FOR THE BRAVE HEARTS ❤ OF 🇮🇷 STILL STANDS STRONG JUST LIKE EVERY ROCK SOLID MOUNTAINS ON THE MOTHER LAND 💪
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Playing games in order not to be attacked 😂😂😂
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Devon M. 16 Jul 2026
I agree, Mara, it's a huge relief! How does a diplomatic breakthrough like this actually happen behind the scenes?
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 16 Jul 2026
It's always such a relief to see someone finally get home safely. It's not often we see this kind of diplomatic breakthrough happen so quickly. Do you think this will lead to more detainees being released soon?