#shorts On 12/8/2022, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “The sister of Emad Sharghi, who is an American-Iranian hostage in Tehran, gave an emotional interview this morning. She said she was thrilled for the release of Brittney Griner, but she’s disappointed that neither the President nor Jake Sullivan met with her or her family. So —

MS. Jean-Pierre: Can you say the name one more time?

Reporter: His name is Emad Sharghi. He’s an American-Iranian hostage. So, some people accused the White House of double standard. Why until now she was unable to meet with anybody in the White House? And what are you doing to release Americans who are held in Iranian jail until now?

MS. Jean-Pierre: You’re talking about Ibrahim Almadi, or are you talking about someone else? I didn’t hear the name.

Reporter: His name is Emad Sharghi.

MS. Jean-Pierre: Okay.

Reporter: And his sister is called Neda Sharghi.

MS. Jean-Pierre: Okay. So, look, I don’t know that case specifically, so I can’t speak to it from here at this time. I would have to check.

I would also refer you to the State Department to get an update on that particular — particular situation.

other clips of this published longer video is here: https://youtu.be/6I1SglPcUaQ
White House of double standard? Americans in Iranian jail swap