Iranians released by Syrian rebels arrive at a hotel in Damascus Wednesday. Reuters
Prisoner Swap: 2,130 Syrians For 48 Iranian 'Pilgrims' -- RT
Syrian rebels have released 48 Iranian hostages held captive since last August as part of a prisoner swap in Damascus, according to Iranian state TV. In return for the hostages Syria will release 2,130 rebel prisoners.
The Syrian government has yet to confirm the release of the Iranian hostages.
Rebels claim the hostages were carrying out covert operations for the Syrian government, while Iran maintains they are retired members of the armed forces who were on a pilgrimage south-east of Damascus.
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More News On Today's Prisoner Swap In Syria
Iranians held by Syria rebels released -- BBC
Iranian Captives Freed in Prisoner Exchange in Syria -- New York Times
Prisoner Swap Frees Iranians in Syria -- Wall Street Journal
Freed Iranians arrive in Damascus after prisoner swap -- Reuters
Iranians freed by Syrian rebels arrive in Damascus -- AP
Massive prisoner exchange continues in Damascus -- Hurriyet News
Turks, Iranians, Syrians freed in prisoner swap -- World Bulletin
Assad firm in the saddle, permits Syrian, Turkish Iranian POWs swaps -- Debka
My Comment: I have been looking at the videos and pictures of this swap .... and what do I see .... 48 Iranian men of military age being swapped for scores of old men and women who are obviously civilians.
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