OAN Staff Lillian Mann
1:24 PM – Thursday, July 16, 2026
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump revealed that Iran has agreed to release a United States citizen who has been “wrongfully detained” since December 2024.
On Wednesday, Trump stated that the woman is now safe and outside of Iran.
“Iran has allowed an American Citizen, who was wrongfully detained in December of 2024 under the “presidency” of Sleepy Joe Biden, to leave the Country. She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition. The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!” Trump wrote.
The woman, later identified by her lawyer on X as Dena Karari, is now heading back to the United States.
Jared Genser, her lawyer, stated that Karari had been detained in Iran since December 2024 on “bogus charges,” adding that her release “would not have happened but for the extraordinary and relentless efforts” of President Trump. He concluded by confirming that she is safe and currently on her way back home.
UPDATE- 1:50 PM – Article has been updated to include image of Dena Karari in the graphic.
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