Kuwait Releases Six Americans Jailed on Drug Charges

The release, seen as a goodwill gesture, follows U.S. efforts to secure the freedom of Americans detained abroad.

Six Americans, including veterans and military contractors, were released from Kuwaiti prisons after being convicted on drug charges.
The released individuals maintain their innocence, and additional Americans are expected to be freed under the same agreement.
The U.S. State Department has not designated these individuals as wrongfully detained, which typically triggers special government intervention.
Jonathan Franks, a consultant for detainees, accompanied the freed prisoners back to the U.S. and praised Kuwait for its humanitarian gesture.
The release aligns with the Trump administration's focus on repatriating Americans detained overseas, following recent successes in Russia and Belarus.