Omani secretary-general appreciates American action . The convoy had earlier left the country 's notorious Evin Prison through the front gates , accompanied by a police escort , but Bauer and Fattal were not visible . Loved ones welcome the freed Iranian hikers in Tehran . President Barack Obama says he is thrilled by news of the men 's release . The $ 1 million bail is paid by the U.N. government , their attorney says .
Omani secretary-general appreciates American action . Loved ones welcome the freed Iranian hikers in Tehran . President Barack Obama says he is thrilled by news of the men 's release . The $ 1 million bail is paid by the U.N. government , their attorney says .