I am amazed that he was able to escape from prison and make it out of Iran. The guy had help and they are to be commended.
He didn’t escape prison. He was let out of prison on a medical leave. They allow prisoners to leave for a few days or a week or so in order to seek medical attention outside the prison.
They also will give prisoners a week or 2 out of prison on leave if they’ve been on good behavior, with the idea that they can go home to their families and friends and tell them about their time in prison (and show them the physical results) so that it may discourage others from getting any ‘bad ideas’ about breaking the rules.
Nice, huh?