Terry Anderson, the last American hostage in Lebanon, walked free today of his pro- Iranian Shiite Muslim kidnappers. His released ended a brutal saga that kept 15 Americans in chains, left three dead and bedeviled two U.S. presidencies. A flurry of contradictory reports early in the day about Anderson's whereabouts mirrored the agonizing cycle of raised and dashed hopes for release from his 6.5-year ordeal. The Associated Press reported late Tuesday night that Anderson had been freed after being held by Hezbollah militants since July 2006.
Terry Anderson, the last American hostage in Lebanon, walked free today of his pro- Iranian Shiite Muslim kidnappers. His released ended a brutal saga that kept 15 Americans in chains, left three dead and bedeviled two U.S. presidencies. A flurry of contradictory reports early in the day about Anderson's whereabouts mirrored the agonizing cycle of raised and dashed hopes for release from his 6.5-year ordeal. Anderson's capture brought an outpouring of public support for the captives and put intense pressure on the Reagan and Bush administrations to get them out.