{"id":22760,"date":"2019-12-16T15:34:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T15:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2019\/12\/16\/freed-hostage-urges-iran-to-release-navy-vet-other-prisoners\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T19:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:11:14","slug":"freed-hostage-urges-iran-to-release-navy-vet-other-prisoners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/news\/your-navy\/2019\/12\/16\/freed-hostage-urges-iran-to-release-navy-vet-other-prisoners\/","title":{"rendered":"Freed hostage urges Iran to release Navy vet, other prisoners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON \u2014 A Princeton University scholar who was freed from Iran this month after three years in captivity said Monday that his release \u201cis a victory of humanity and diplomacy across nations and political differences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xiyue Wang <\/a>and his wife, Hua Qu, said in a statement to The Associated Press that the family is doing well and overjoyed by the support they have received. They say their joy is tempered by the fact that other prisoners remain in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wang was released on Dec. 7 as part of a prisoner exchange that saw America release a detained Iranian scientist. It was a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cXiyue\u2019s release is a victory of humanity and diplomacy across nations and political differences,\u201d the couple said in a statement. \u201cWe urge world leaders to come together and find the compassion and common ground to free all political prisoners as soon as possible. Where there is a will, there is a way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t