Iran sentences 2 American men to 8 years in jail
Source: The Oklahoman - Aug 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Two American men arrested more than two years ago while hiking along the Iraq-Iran border have been sentenced to eight years in prison for espionage and illegally entering Iran, state TV reported Saturday.
The announcement appeared to dash hopes for the imminent release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal after Iran's foreign minister suggested earlier this month that the trial could clear the way for their freedom.
It also could bring added tensions to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's expected visit to New York next month for the annual general assembly at the United Nations.
The Americans, whose final court hearing was three weeks ago, deny the charges and say they were only hiking in a
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