U.N. secretary-general appreciates Iranian action . Loved ones welcome the freed American hikers in Oman . `` We have waited for nearly 26 months for this moment and the joy and relief we feel at Shane and Josh 's long-awaited freedom knows no bounds . Iran says it will not allow U.S. to leave its territory without permission. The $ 1 million bail is paid by the Omani government , their attorney says .
U.N. secretary-general appreciates Iranian action . Loved ones welcome the freed American hikers in Oman . Iran says it will not allow U.S. to leave its territory without permission. The $ 1 million bail is paid by the Omani government , their attorney says .