`` World leaders , such as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon , have urged Iran to release the men . Defense attorney , Swiss Embassy ca n't yet confirm reports . Swiss Embassy and Fattal were seized September . Another hiker , Josh was freed in September for medical reasons . Human rights groups have accused the United States of using hikers as `` a bargaining chip ''
Defense attorney , Swiss Embassy ca n't yet confirm reports . Swiss Embassy and Fattal were seized September . Another hiker , Josh was freed in September for medical reasons . Human rights groups have accused the United States of using hikers as `` a bargaining chip ''