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Jailed U.S. Hikers Caught in Tensions Between U.S. and Iran

U.S. hiker Sarah Shourd; AFP/Getty Images

"The crime they committed is of illegally entering Iranian territory. Full Article at Online NewsHour

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  1. "The crime they committed is of illegally entering Iranian territory. Full Article at Newshour With Jim Lehrer

  2. TEHRAN : Iran said on Tuesday that three arrested American hikers committed the crime of entering the country illegally, even as they are also reported to be facing other possible charges. Full Article at Channel News Asia

  3. IRAN charged three American adventure tourists with spying yesterday after they were caught straying across the border from Iraq. The move was the first signal that Tehran intends to put Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal on trial. Full Article at Press and Journal

  4. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday urged Iran to immediately release three U.S. hikers, who were charged with espionage after being detained in Teheran four months ago. Full Article at People's Daily Online

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