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Confusion around US-Iran prisoner swap as Tehran puts out its own narrative 

Iran's official explanation of the prisoner swap agreement carried discrepancies with the one confirmed by the American side, most notably on how Tehran could potentially access and spend $6 billion in funds once unfrozen.  

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Siamak Namazi (right) stands with his father, Baquer, in this family photo. — Courtesy of Namazi family

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