Buy freedom in Iran somehow (6)

I believe the answer is:

ransom

'buy freedom' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in iran somehow' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'RANSOM' is hidden in the letters of 'iran somehow'.

(Other definitions for ransom that I've seen before include "Ready to release prisoner" , "A kidnapper demands it" , "demand an extortionate price" , "Price demanded for release" , "Rescue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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