Americans imprisoned in Iran, who are being released under a prisoner swap deal between the two countries, had engaged in espionage activities in Iran. Press TV website examines their individual cases.

An informed source in the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the recent exchange of Belgian and Iranian detainees was "a sign of successful diplomacy" between Tehran and Brussels.

Iran has demonstrated its political will and determination to clinch deal on revival of the 2015 nuclear and swap of prisoners. It is the United States that must show political will and walk the talk.

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a high-profile prisoner swap, involving almost 300 people, including 10 foreigners, marking the largest exchange since the start of the Ukrainian conflict.

Hanan Ashrawi said “self-liberated prisoners” have captured the imagination of Palestinians and boosted their morale in continuing the struggle for the liberation of occupied territories.