Belgium Frees Jailed Aid Worker in Prisoner Swap with Iran
- Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was released after over a year of imprisonment in Iran.
- In exchange, Iran received convicted Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi.
- The deal was brokered by Oman and involved a prisoner swap.
- Vandecasteele's detention was condemned by human rights groups.
- Critics argue the deal could encourage Iran to take more hostages to use as bargaining chips.