Great news for an American family: US citizen Amir Amiry is finally free after months of wrongful detention in Afghanistan. The 36-year-old landed back on US soil this weekend, thanks to strong diplomatic efforts, the State Department announced Sunday from Washington, DC.
In a statement full of relief, officials celebrated Amiry’s homecoming. “Today, thanks to President Trump’s leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home US citizen Amir Amiry, who was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan,” it said. They gave big thanks to Qatar, calling their partnership “tireless” and key to making this happen.
This release shows the Trump administration’s determination to protect US nationals abroad, especially after the president’s recent Executive Order on the issue. But the State Department made it clear the work isn’t done yet. “President Trump will not rest until all our captive citizens are back home,” they added. Sadly, at least three other Americans remain unjustly held in Afghanistan, along with Paul Overby, who officials believe has died in captivity.
Amiry had been held by the Taliban since December 2024, marking him as the latest US citizen freed through the close US-Qatar security ties. That Gulf nation has helped broker similar deals for decades. The US pulled out its diplomatic presence from Afghanistan back in August 2022 after the Taliban took over, so partners like Qatar step in to handle these tough negotiations.
Details on why Amiry was in Afghanistan or what led to his arrest stay unclear for now. Qatar’s Minister of State, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, echoed the positive note in his own statement. He said his country stays committed to mediation for peaceful solutions in tough global conflicts.
Sources hope Amiry’s release signals more good news ahead, as the US pushes to bring every detained American home from Afghanistan.
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