Feb 28, 2026 11:12 AM IST US-Iran War Live Updates: FBI vows to free Americans after Iran wrongful detention designation The FBI said on Friday it is coordinating with federal and international partners to return Americans held in Iran and prosecute their captors, following the United States’ designation of Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention."Today, the U. S. has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The FBI remains committed to working with our federal and international partners to return Americans who are being held captive home and bring their captors to justice.