The State Department confirmed on Sunday 3/11 to AFP that it is gathering information on the case of an American-Iranian journalist who is allegedly being held in Iran. “We are aware of information that this US-Iranian citizen is being held in Iran,” the US State Department responded to an AFP question, adding that it was cooperating with Swiss authorities, which represent US interests in the country in the absence of diplomatic relations between the two countries. two states, to “gather more information on the case”. According to human rights organizations, Reza Valizadeh was arrested in September and is being held in Evin prison in Tehran. The American-Iranian journalist previously worked for Radio Farda, which broadcasts in Persian and is funded by the US government. According to the organization HRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency), which records data on arrests in the Islamic Republic, Mr. Valizandeh had returned to Iran at the beginning of the year, was arrested for the first time, released, then arrested by […]
Source: News Beast
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