544 Days
The 544th Day | Episode 8
Oct 19, 2021
After enduring a year and a half in prison, Jason's odyssey begins as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attempts to disrupt his and Yegi's escape. The podcast discusses the capture of US naval ships, the infamous pallets of cash sent to Iran, intense negotiations for Yegi's release, a tense period of uncertainty, and the bittersweet realization of leaving Iran.
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Quick takeaways
- Jason's release from captivity in Iran was jeopardized by the capture of US naval ships in Iranian waters.
- Despite facing uncertainty and separation, Jason and his family were eventually reunited and safely left Iran.
Deep dives
The Struggle to Free Jason Rezaian
As Jason Rezaian awaits his release from captivity in Iran, his brother Ollie hopes for a mention of his case in President Obama's State of the Union address, but instead, news breaks that US naval ships have been captured in Iranian waters, putting Jason's release in jeopardy.
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