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Welcoming the Release of Amir Amiry in Afghanistan
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Welcoming the Release of Amir Amiry in Afghanistan
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
September 28, 2025
Today, thanks to President Trump's leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home U.S. citizen Amir Amiry who was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. We express our sincere gratitude to Qatar, whose strong partnership and tireless diplomatic efforts were vital to securing his release.
This homecoming reflects this Administration's determination, reinforced by the President's recent Executive Order, to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad. While this marks an important step forward, additional Americans remain unjustly detained in Afghanistan. President Trump will not rest until all our captive citizens are back home. This release today is a significant step by the administration in Kabul to effect that goal.
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Afghanistan Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Foreign Assistance Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detentions Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State
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