Iran could use detained Americans as ‘sweetener’ in nuclear talks, ex-hostage envoy warns

A former U.S. hostage envoy warns Iran may use detained Americans as leverage in nuclear negotiations, citing six U.S. citizens held in Iranian prisons. Roger Carstens, ex-Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, emphasized Iran's untrustworthy negotiation tactics compared to other nations and highlighted the risk of last-minute disruptions in securing the hostages' release.