Relief and disbelief as a long-held American hostage is reunited with his family

Siamak Namazi, the longest-held U.S. citizen in Iran, was finally released after 2,898 days in a Tehran prison. His brother, Babak Namazi, described the overwhelming emotion and disbelief they felt upon their reunion. Siamak's resilience and courage while in prison led him to find ways, like tweeting through a controlled account, to be his own voice and push back against the hostage takers. While there is criticism that such swap deals might encourage more hostage taking, the Namazi family emphasizes the tremendous relief and joy of being reunited with loved ones after years of separation. However, warnings against traveling to Iran, especially for dual citizens, have been issued by the U.S. government.