Trump Announces Release of American Woman Held in Iran Since 2024 The release of Dena Karari, an American citizen held in Iran since 2024, has sparked relief among those who advocate for human rights.
However, the circumstances surrounding her detention are far from clear cut.
According to her lawyer, Jared Genser, Karari was subject to a coercive exit ban rather than physical detention and was interrogated dozens of times by Iran's Intelligence Ministry due to her work with the Children of Mehr Foundation.