The mothers of the three hikers detained while accidently crossing over into the Iranian border when hiking in Iraq were able to see their children. It took them six months to be able to get the visas to allow them to go see their children. It was a tearful reunion said reporters. The mothers are also asking for a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. There is no word on if that meeting is going to happen or not. The three hikers are said to be charged with espionage and put on trial. Swish have been representing the Americans in this case.
I think it is good the mothers were able to see their children. They have been detained for almost a year now. I do find it a little ridiculous that they think the hikers were spies, though. I don't see how accidently crossing over the border makes you a spy but I guess it is a matter of national security for the Iranians so it is important to them. As long as everyone is treated with the rights they deserve it will all work out. I do hope that these hikers are either tried or sent home soon though. They have been away from home in detainment for a very long time and they deserve some answers.
I think it is good the mothers were able to see their children. They have been detained for almost a year now. I do find it a little ridiculous that they think the hikers were spies, though. I don't see how accidently crossing over the border makes you a spy but I guess it is a matter of national security for the Iranians so it is important to them. As long as everyone is treated with the rights they deserve it will all work out. I do hope that these hikers are either tried or sent home soon though. They have been away from home in detainment for a very long time and they deserve some answers.
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