Iran Deadline Extended: Pastor's Fate Uncertain As Captive American Marks 11th Wedding Anniversary In Prison

In April both Iran and the United States agreed that Tuesday, June 30, would be the deadline to reach a nuclear agreement. That deadline has now come and gone. There’s no final agreement. And, four American hostages – including American Pastor Saeed Abedini – remain imprisoned in Iran.

What’s even been more troubling is the failure of the U.S. to demand – and secure the release of Pastor Saeed and the others – before any agreement is reached. For reasons unexplained, that has not been a key issue – not a priority – as the face-to-face negotiations have gone down to the wire.

The Obama administration repeatedly has said the plight of the captive Americans is brought up on the “sidelines” with Iran. On Tuesday, President Obama was asked about the fate of the imprisoned Americans at a press conference at the White House and said he continues to push with urgency to secure their release: . . .

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