https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2010/08/01/the-hikers-the-mullahs-and-their-friends/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 23:24:37 -0400<![CDATA[Last week the president spoke out on behalf of the three American hikers who have been held in Iran for nearly a year. During that time, they have been able to make only one telephone call &#8212; to their families back in the U.S. &#8212; and write no letter at all. Sarah, Shane, and Josh are in Tehran’s infamous Evin prison, and Sarah is locked in solitary confinement save for once a day when she goes to the prison yard and sees the others.]]>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:41:36 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2010/08/01/the-hikers-the-mullahs-and-their-friends-n186962