Amir Hekmati
امیر حکمت
American prisoner
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View Timeline →US Warns Citizens on Tenth Anniversary of Jason Rezaian's Arrest: Do Not Travel to Iran
On the tenth anniversary of Jason Rezaian's arrest, the US government warns its citizens against traveling to Iran due to the risk of arbitrary detention…
The U.S. Government Says Amir Hekmati's Exclusion from $20 Million Terror Victims Fund Was Justified
Amir Hekmati, a former Marine, is suing the U.S. government after being denied $20 million in compensation for victims of foreign terrorism. The Department of…
Amir Hekmati Sues U.S. Department of Justice Over Rejection of $20 Million Compensation Claim
Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine, has sued the U.S. Department of Justice after his $20 million compensation claim for alleged torture in Iran was…
A Court in the U.S. Condemns Iran to Pay $63 Million to Amir Hekmati
A U.S. court has ordered Iran to pay $63 million to Amir Hekmati, a former Marine who was imprisoned in Iran and claims he was…
Mahmoud Alavi: The Ministry of Intelligence Negotiated with the U.S. for Prisoner Exchange
Mahmoud Alavi, Iran's Minister of Intelligence, emphasized his ministry's role in negotiating a prisoner exchange with the U.S., which resulted in the return of $1.71…
Third Iranian-American Released on the Brink of JCPOA Sues Iran
Farzad Khosravi, an Iranian-American released during the JCPOA prisoner exchange, has filed a lawsuit against Iran in a U.S. court seeking over $40 million for…
A Member of Parliament: The U.S. Was Supposed to Release 20 Prisoners in Exchange for the Release of Rezaian
Iranian MP Abolfazl Hosseinbeigi claims the U.S. failed to release 20 Iranian prisoners in exchange for journalist Jason Rezaian's freedom. Rezaian, who has filed a…
Amir Hekmati Has Filed a Complaint Against Iran
Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Iran for over four years on espionage charges, has filed a lawsuit against Iranian officials for torture…
Royce Calls for Kerry to Explain the Release of Americans from Iran
Ed Royce, a senior Republican congressman, has requested explanations from Secretary of State John Kerry regarding the timing of a $1.7 billion payment to Iran…
Iran and US Prisoner Exchange; The Mystery of Nasrollah Khosravi Rudesari
Iran and the US have reached an agreement for a prisoner exchange involving five individuals, including American citizen Matthew Trevithick and three dual nationals. The…
Kerry: American Citizens Would Be Released Even If Sanctions Were Not Lifted
John Kerry stated that the release of American citizens imprisoned in Iran was not directly linked to the lifting of sanctions, despite speculation following their…
The plane carrying released Americans has left Iran
A plane carrying released American citizens has left Iran for Switzerland, including Jason Rezaian, Amir Hekmati, and Saeed Abedini. This release is part of a…
Britain is working to free its citizen from prison in Iran
The British government is actively seeking the release of Kamal Foroughi, a British-Iranian citizen imprisoned in Iran since 2011 on espionage charges. His case has…
Italy: We Will Raise the Issue of Rezaian's Freedom During Rouhani's Visit
During President Rouhani's upcoming European trip, Italy's Foreign Minister has stated that the issue of Jason Rezaian's freedom will be raised. Rezaian, an Iranian-American journalist,…
Siamak Namazi, Fourth Iranian-American, Arrested in Iran
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American oil executive, has been arrested in Tehran, marking the fourth such arrest of an Iranian-American in Iran. His previous work with…
Kerry: We Did Not Want the Overall Nuclear Agreement to Depend on the Release of Americans
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized that the release of American prisoners should not be tied to the nuclear negotiations with Iran. He urged…
Kerry's Request to Iran: End the Unjust Detention of Amir Hekmati
John Kerry has called on Iran to release Amir Hekmati, an Iranian-American detained for four years on espionage charges, which the U.S. denies. This plea…
White House: The Return of American Prisoners in Iran is a Priority for the Obama Administration
The White House is prioritizing the release of American prisoners in Iran, with Secretary of State John Kerry expressing hope for their return during nuclear…
Moniz: John Kerry Raised the Issue of American Prisoners in Iran at Every Opportunity
Ernest Moniz defended the U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, emphasizing that John Kerry consistently raised the issue of American prisoners in Iran. Criticism has emerged regarding the…
Wife of Imprisoned Pastor in Iran Criticizes Obama Administration Following Nuclear Agreement
The wives of two imprisoned Americans criticized the Obama administration for prioritizing a nuclear deal with Iran over the fates of their husbands. They urged…