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US welcomes home American freed from detention in Afghanistan
His release is seen as a significant step forward that could help ease strained relations between the two sides.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced early Monday morning the safe return of Amir Amiry, an American citizen who was detained in Afghanistan.
Rubio expressed gratitude to Qatar for its key role in helping secure Amiry’s release, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in resolving sensitive diplomatic issues.
“Today, we welcome home Amir Amiry,” Rubio said in a statement on X. “President Trump has made it clear we will not stop until every American unjustly detained abroad is safely back home.”
Amiry’s detention had been a major point of tension between the U.S. and the IEA-led government in Kabul, which has not been officially recognized by Washington. His release is seen as a significant step forward that could help ease strained relations between the two sides.
This development comes just days after former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad confirmed that the IEA freed Amiry, calling it a “positive step” and expressing hope for a complete resolution regarding other U.S. citizens still in custody.