Three U.S. citizens detained in Iran and charged with espionage will stand trial, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday, a step certain to aggravate the U.S. at a time when Tehran is locked in a standoff with the West over its nuclear program.
The three Americans - Josh Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd - were on an alleged adventure hike in northern Iraq and accidentally crossed into Iran, where they were arrested on July 31.
Detained Americans to be tried in Iran
The three Americans - Josh Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd - were on an alleged adventure hike in northern Iraq and accidentally crossed into Iran, where they were arrested on July 31.
Detained Americans to be tried in Iran
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