Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has landed in Canberra, after spending more than two years locked up in Iran before a reported prisoner swap deal this week.
Dr Moore-Gilbert, a University of Melbourne lecturer, was sentenced to 10 years' jail after being convicted of espionage, a charge she has always denied.
She was reportedly released in exchange for three Iranians held abroad.
Following her release this week, Dr Moore-Gilbert released a statement thanking her supporters and the Australian Government for working to secure her freedom.
She asked for privacy for her and her family "during what will undoubtedly be a challenging period of adjustment".
Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed he had spoken to Dr Moore-Gilbert and said: "It was wonderful to hear her voice".
Dr Moore-Gilbert said in her statement she was departing Iran "with bittersweet feelings" and "as a friend with friendly intentions", despite spending more than 800 days in prison.
"I have nothing but respect, love and admiration for the great nation of Iran and its warm-hearted, generous and brave people," she said.
"It is with bittersweet feelings that I depart your country, despite the injustices which I have been subjected to.
"I came to Iran as a friend and with friendly intentions, and depart Iran with those sentiments not only still intact, but strengthened."
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