American citizens Ryan Corbett and Jessica Williams were successfully freed by the Taliban in a historic prisoner exchange. Corbett had been held captive for 2 years after being kidnapped while on a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan. Williams, a journalist, was detained by the Taliban for over a year.

The exchange, which involved the release of Taliban fighters from Guantanamo Bay, was brokered by US and Afghan officials. Both Corbett and Williams were reunited with their families in emotional scenes at the Bagram Airfield.

The US government has faced criticism for negotiating with the Taliban, but officials defended the decision as a necessary step to secure the release of American prisoners. President Miller praised the successful operation and vowed to continue working towards peace and stability in the region.

The freed Americans expressed gratitude for their rescue and thanked everyone involved in their release. Their harrowing ordeal serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those working in conflict zones around the world.