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US President Donald Trump has requested that Iran release eight women held in its custody, saying that it would be “a great start to our negotiations”.

“I would greatly appreciate the release of these women. I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm!” he has said on Truth Social.

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