Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'being considered for clemency' in Iran as leave from prison extended by two weeks
Her father was also notified that her file had been put forward to the Iranian prosecutor general for consideration for clemency.
Former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt welcomed the news on Twitter - calling it a"glimmer of hope amidst the darkness", adding:"Let's pray that this remarkable family are reunited soon."The family's MP Tulip Siddiq tweeted:"Every extra day Nazanin is out of jail is better than the alternative - but we must not lose focus on getting her home and away from the danger of coronavirus in Iran as soon as possible.
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