In what will be seen as a victory for Iranian state hostage-taking by some and a humanitarian move by others, Moore-Gilbert was released on Wednesday morning.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert released from Iran jail in prisoner exchange

Iran has detained an Australian-based academic on charges of trying to "infiltrate" Iranian institutions, according to official media. Meimanat Hosseini-Chavoshi was detained as she was leaving Iran, the state news agency IRNA said.

Iran said to hold Australian-based academic on 'infiltration' charge

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert released from Iran jail in prisoner exchange

Iran said to hold Australian-based academic on 'infiltration' charge