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Iranian Minister Hints at Espionage Trial for Jailed US Hikers

HeadlineApr 09, 2010

In other Iran news, there are new fears the Iranian government is preparing to try three jailed American hikers jailed on espionage charges. Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were detained on July 31st after accidentally crossing into Iran while hiking in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. According to Iranian state television, Iranian intelligence minister Heydar Moslehi says Iran has “credible evidence” the three have ties to US intelligence agencies.

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