Iran says it's released 1,000 foreign prisoners since outbreak began
Amid criticism from rights organizations, Tehran said it has temporarily released more than 1,000 foreigners due to the pandemic.
Of the reported 100,000 inmates temporarily released in Iran amid the country’s COVID-19 outbreak, more than 1,000 are foreigners, the Iranian government said Tuesday.
"What Iran has done in guaranteeing prisoners' health and granting furlough to them is a significant move,” said judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili at a news conference.
