US imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for detaining Americans.
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The US is imposing new sanctions on groups in Russia and Iran accused of taking Americans hostage as it works to prevent more captive-taking and potentially secure the release of citizens currently being detained. The move comes amid several high-profile cases of Americans being wrongfully detained. The sanctions ordered up Thursday would punish organizations the US accuses of being responsible for holding hostage or wrongfully detaining Americans.
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