https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/10/29/hostages-and-defectors/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:10:20 -0400<![CDATA[So hypnotized is the political class by the nuclear question, that they totally lose sight of the suffering of the Iranian people, the terror network emanating from Tehran, and even the destiny of Americans in the hands of the mullahs.  When was the last time you heard anything about the three American hikers thrown into prison in Iran?  Lest we forget, they are Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 30, and Joshua Fattal, 27, and they were arrested in July when, according to the Iranians, they strayed across the border from Iraq.  However, back in August, the London Telegraph had a very different version:]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:43:37 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/10/29/hostages-and-defectors-n186677