A US official said that seven US citizens were on a Qatari plane that departed Iran. They include three previously identified Americans -- Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Sharqi -- and two who wish to remain anonymous.
All are of Iranian descent and are considered citizens by Tehran, which does not recognize dual nationality. The sanctions were imposed over alleged deceit over the disappearance of Bob Levinson, a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran in mysterious circumstance and is presumed dead.
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