Taliban Releases American Without Exchange, Praised by Rubio

George Glezmann, a Delta Airlines mechanic from Atlanta, was released by the Taliban after more than two years of captivity. His release was facilitated by negotiations involving Qatari mediators and the Trump administration, with no Afghan prisoners exchanged. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Qatar's role and described the release as a 'positive and constructive step' towards improving US-Afghan relations. Glezmann's release serves as a reminder of other Americans still detained in Afghanistan, and efforts continue to secure their freedom. This follows the earlier release of two other Americans under a separate deal mediated during the Biden administration. The Taliban characterized Glezmann's release as a 'goodwill gesture,' indicating a willingness to engage diplomatically with the US.