Categories Selected Articles American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says Post author By Mike Nova Post date March 20, 2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two years ← Live updates: Trump slated to sign order that will dismantle Education Department → American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar