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One of the Americans had been serving a 10-year sentence for espionage. Another, hailing from Houston, was arrested in 2012 on drug charges and faced a death sentence, while the third had been sentenced to life imprisonment on spying-related accusations. This release is attributed to years of discreet diplomatic efforts led by the Biden administration, highlighting a contrasting approach to foreign affairs compared to the previous administration's more confrontational stance.