English Learning | American prisoner trapped in Iran | 60 Minutes
In the country’s most notorious prison, in a dreaded ward run by Iran’s revolutionary guard, He found himself trapped in a harrowing ordeal, a stark illustration of the difficulties and perils involved in bringing American citizens home. The deal that had led him to this point drew criticism from many quarters, but it drew even more scrutiny as he faced an interrogation that felt like the depths of despair. They told him to strip naked, and as he stood there, a sense of hopelessness enveloped him. “This is the end of the line for you,” they taunted, demanding he confess to being a spy, a ludicrous accusation.
Days turned into weeks, and He remained incarcerated, wondering if he would ever see the light of day. His story took a bizarre turn when he was finally released on bail, and he received a letter of exoneration. The hanging judge had sentenced him to ten years in prison, but now, he had a glimmer of hope. Still, he couldn’t escape the specter of incarceration, as he found himself in Evan prison, where the inmates rioted. Every moment felt like a delicate balance; if he left, he could be shot, but if he stayed, he could suffocate due to the tear gas filling the air.
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- The country’s most notorious prison in a dreaded Ward run by Iran’s revolutionary guard سجن شهير / جناح مخيف
- The deal Drew criticism
- It drew even more scrutiny الفحص والتدقيق
- X ordeal محنة is a stark illustration of the difficulties and perils involved in bringing American citizens home
- A landmark deal صفقة تاريخية
- It’s not a position you want to be in
- They told me to strip naked
- This is the end of the line for you
- You have to confess that you are a spy which is ludicrous مثير للسخرية
- Interrogation استجواب
- Released on bail أفرج عنه بكفالة
- Received a letter of exoneration خطاب تبرئة
- My story takes a bizarre turn غريب
- The hanging judge sentenced Shi to 10 years in prison
- Now we have round two of incarceration سجن
- In Evan prison the inmates rioted النزلاء
- If I left I could be shot if I stayed I could suffocate because of tear gas أختنق