• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

US in negotiations with Taliban to swap Americans in Afghanistan for prisoner in Guantanamo

by January 7, 2025
written by January 7, 2025

The Biden administration reportedly has been negotiating with the Taliban to swap three Americans being held in Afghanistan for a Guantanamo Bay prisoner who is alleged to have been a close associate of Osama bin Laden. 

The talks, which have been ongoing since at least July of last year, involve exchanging suspected senior Al Qaeda aide Muhammad Rahim al Afghani for American citizens George Glezmann, Ryan Corbett and Mahmoud Habibi, who were detained in Afghanistan in 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

After the White House proposed that swap in November, the Taliban counteroffered, asking for Rahim and two others in exchange for Glezmann and Corbett, the newspaper reported.  

House Foreign Affairs Committee members told the newspaper that they later were informed by national security adviser Jake Sullivan during a Dec. 17, 2024, classified session that Biden was still mulling the offer. One attendee added that during the meeting, panel chair Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, expressed concern that the Taliban’s counteroffer wasn’t a good deal for the U.S. 

‘The safety and security of Americans overseas is one of the Biden-Harris Administration’s top priorities, and we are working around the clock to ensure George, Ryan and Mahmoud’s safe return,’ Sean Savett, a National Security Council spokesman, recently told The Wall Street Journal. 

Glezmann and Corbett have been declared by the State Department as wrongfully detained, while the Taliban denies holding Habibi, the newspaper says. 

Corbett, a consultant, reportedly was seized in the summer of 2022 while traveling with a German colleague about 300 miles northwest of Kabul. Glezmann, a Delta Air Lines mechanic, then was detained by the Taliban in December during a tour of the country, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

Habibi vanished the same year following the U.S. killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, it added. 

‘My family is confident that Mahmoud is alive and remains in the joint custody of the Taliban and the Haqqani network,’ Ahmad Habibi, a brother of Mahmoud Habibi, told The Wall Street Journal. ‘We have a lot of evidence. If the Taliban wants Rahim, releasing my brother is their best shot at getting him.’ 

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Related Topics

Foreign Policy
Afghanistan
Joe Biden
Middle East
Politics

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Pardons, Israel, domestic terrorism and more: Biden’s plans for final days of presidency
next post
Eli Manning says ‘only one team’ he’d take an ownership stake in: The New York Giants

related articles

TikTok isn’t enough to stop Gen Z from...

August 22, 2025

Trump administration wins Supreme Court fight to slash...

August 22, 2025

Zelenskyy seeks ‘strong reaction’ from US if Putin...

August 22, 2025

Pentagon unveils new medal for troops deployed in...

August 21, 2025

Federal judge rules Trump appointee Alina Habba is...

August 21, 2025

‘Maine’s Mamdani’: Maine GOP chief issues warning about...

August 21, 2025

‘There are 50 swamps’: State Freedom Caucus Network...

August 21, 2025

Trump-aligned legal group probes Biden-era organ transplant program...

August 21, 2025

NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss...

August 21, 2025

Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests...

August 21, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Biden bites babies visiting for White House Halloween trick-or-treat celebration

    October 31, 2024
  • A tricky start to 2025

    January 9, 2025
  • Sports executive charged with bid-rigging in Texas arena project

    July 10, 2025
  • Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

    July 4, 2025
  • How on-time rent payments can help ‘credit invisible’ consumers be seen

    July 18, 2024

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 3

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (5,784)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (893)

Latest Posts

  • Understanding Forex Trading: A Comprehensive Overview

    September 13, 2024
  • Booker delivering marathon Senate speech against Trump admin, Elon Musk: ‘Inflicted so much harm’

    April 1, 2025
  • The fight for the future of the Murdoch media empire is about to begin

    September 10, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Kamala Harris’ big night helps Democrats reverse their fortunes

    August 23, 2024
  • STLA Stock: Price Forecast and 12-Month Price Target

    August 14, 2024
  • NFL season expected to spur record $35 billion in legal sports wagers

    September 4, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • ‘Things need to change’: Senate Democrats sharpen criticism of Israel as humanitarian concerns grow

    August 12, 2025
  • Florida man indicted for ’86’ posts allegedly threatening to kill Alina Habba

    June 27, 2025
  • ‘Integrity of the Court’: Cruz reintroduces amendment to combat court expansion efforts

    February 6, 2025
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock