The father has only one value to the Iranian regime, and that would be squelched if he were arrested. They are more likely to kick him out of the country so he can return to the United States or Europe and be featured prominantly in the Press pleading for Obama to please help free his poor falsly convicted Daughter. Her real guilt or innocense is, as has been pointed out, unimportant. His job as far as Iran is concerned is to have him complain most vocally and keep pressure on Obama with his daughter being in the news.
“They are more likely to kick him out of the country so he can return to the United States or Europe and be featured prominantly in the Press pleading for Obama to please help free his poor falsly convicted Daughter.”
Her mother can publicly plead on her daughter’s behalf (and her husband’s for that matter), so they don’t need to let the father leave for that.
They enjoy taking Americans hostage, because they can. And they think it shows strength.
It’s difficult to predict the actions of the regime.
Hostages, Hostages Everywhere…
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