Freed Hiker Grateful, Humbled: ; Iranian Officials Say They Are Not Considering Release of Companions

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TEHRAN, Iran - The American woman released by Iran on Tuesday after more than a year in prison said she was grateful to Iran's president for her freedom shortly before she boarded a flight to the Gulf sultanate of Oman where her mother greeted her with a warm embrace.

Iran freed Sarah Shourd, 32, after arrangements were made to satisfy Iran's demand for a $500,000 bail. American officials said neither the U.S. government nor the family put up the money for the bail and they thanked U.S. ally Oman, which they said had played a critical, behind-the-scenes role in securing Shourd's release.

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Freed Hiker Grateful, Humbled: ; Iranian Officials Say They Are Not Considering Release of Companions

However, the case that has deepened strains between the U.S. and Iran was still far from resolved.

Shortly after announcing Shourd's release, Iranian authorities said they are not considering th...

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