Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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Transcript of Face the Nation panel featuring Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, and Neda Sharghi from March 22, 2026.
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Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, and Neda Sharghi appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026, to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Iran-related matters. Namazi and Shargi are former U.S. prisoners who were detained in Iran; Carstens is the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs; Sharghi's role or connection to the topic requires clarification from the full transcript. The appearance suggests discussion of U.S. hostage policy, Iran negotiations, or prisoner releases—issues that have been central to U.S.-Iran relations. The segment provided a platform for firsthand accounts and official policy commentary on a geopolitical issue affecting American citizens and foreign policy.
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