5 Americans Released by Iran in $6 Billion Deal Arrive in Qatar

Officials say ‘historic’ deal to reunite families has not changed America’s relationship with Iran, amid Republican concerns over ‘ransom-like’ arrangement.

U.S. citizens Siamak Namazi (2nd-L) and Morad Tahbaz (R) are welcomed by people upon disembarking from a Qatari jet upon their arrival at the Doha International Airport in Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 18, 2023. Karim Jaafar/AFP via Getty Images

Five U.S. citizens who were released by the Iran regime arrived in Qatar on Sept. 18.

Footage from the airport shows hostages Morad Tahbaz, Siamak Namazi, and Emad Sharghi descending the steps of the plane and being greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis.