Emad Shargi's family is anxiously waiting as negotiations to bring home five Americans held in Iran unfold. Shargi's sister spoke about their nervousness and hope to have him back home soon. Four Americans were recently moved from prison to house arrest as part of a deal negotiated by the Biden administration, with a fifth American already under house arrest. The deal allows Iran access to $6 billion in blocked funds in exchange for the Americans' release. Shargi, an American citizen, was wrongfully detained in Iran in 2018. Republicans criticized the deal, but Shargi's sister emphasized the priority is bringing the Americans home.

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