Assadollah Assadi
Iranian diplomat
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View Timeline →"Hostage Diplomacy"; Who Has Iran Exchanged in the Last 10 Years?
Iran has engaged in a series of prisoner exchanges with Western countries over the past decade, often involving the detention of foreign or dual citizens…
Iran's Charge d'Affaires in London Denies IRGC's Efforts to Recruit 'Spies' Among British Muslims
Iran's Charge d'Affaires in London denied a Daily Mail report alleging that the IRGC is recruiting British Muslims for espionage. The report claims that the…
Ebrahim Raisi Visits Assadollah Assadi
Ebrahim Raisi visited Assadollah Assadi, a convicted Iranian diplomat in Belgium for a bombing plot. This visit coincides with a prisoner exchange between Iran and…
Troublesome Trip of Tehran's Mayor; Belgian Foreign Minister May Resign Under Pressure from Representatives
Belgian Foreign Minister Hajia Lhabib faces potential resignation due to backlash over granting a visa to Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani, known for his repressive actions…
Tehran Municipality's Account of Zakhani's Trip to Brussels; It Was Good
Tehran's mayor's trip to Brussels faced backlash, leading to protests from Iranian expatriates and the resignation of a Belgian official. The Tehran Municipality spokesperson deemed…
Paris Police Bans MEK Gathering Citing Security Risks
The Paris police have banned an upcoming gathering of the National Council of Resistance of Iran due to security risks following the release of Iranian…
Controversial Visa for Zakani and Russians; 'It's Time for the Belgian Foreign Minister to Resign'
Belgian Foreign Minister Hojjat Al-Habib faces calls for resignation after granting visas to Iranian and Russian delegations shortly after a controversial prisoner exchange. The situation…
Belgian Foreign Minister: 'We have taken action at the European level' for the release of Ahmadreza Jalali
Belgium is actively seeking the release of Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian-Swedish researcher sentenced to death, through European diplomatic channels. The Belgian Foreign Minister emphasized ongoing…
Shirin Ebadi to Voice of America: Paying Ransom to the Islamic Republic is Not in Europe's Interest
Shirin Ebadi criticized the practice of European countries paying ransom to the Islamic Republic for the release of their citizens, arguing it undermines human rights…
Committee Supporting Fariba Adelkhah Calls for Her Return to France
The Committee supporting Fariba Adelkhah has called for her return to France on the anniversary of her detention, highlighting her inability to leave Iran despite…
The U.S. Says the Islamic Republic Has a Long History of 'Kidnapping' Foreign Nationals for 'Political Purposes'
The U.S. State Department has condemned the Islamic Republic for its long-standing practice of detaining foreign nationals for political leverage, expressing commitment to securing the…
The United States Continues Efforts to Free Americans 'Unjustly Detained in Iran'
The U.S. is actively working to secure the release of Americans detained in Iran, following the recent release of European citizens. The situation highlights ongoing…
Austria Announces the Release and Return of Two Imprisoned Citizens from Iran; Belgium: A Danish Citizen Has Also Been Released
Austria announced the release of two dual citizens imprisoned in Iran, Kamran Ghaderi and Masoud Mosaheb, with the support of Belgium and Oman. Their release…
Olivier Vandecasteele after returning to Belgium: Let's strive for the freedom of other hostages
Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Iran, has returned to Belgium after being exchanged for Assadollah Assadi. He expressed gratitude for the support…
Lawyers of Siamak Namazi and Shahab Dalili Reject Claims of 'Release of Dual National Prisoners'
Lawyers for Siamak Namazi and Shahab Dalili have denied rumors about the imminent release of American prisoners in Iran, despite media reports suggesting otherwise. The…
Official Visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, King of Oman, to Iran
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman is visiting Iran for two days to meet with President Ibrahim Raisi. This visit follows a recent diplomatic exchange…
The 'British Committee for the Freedom of Iran' Strongly Condemns the Release of Assadollah Assadi
The British Committee for the Freedom of Iran condemned Belgium's decision to release Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, convicted of terrorism, in exchange for a Belgian…
Amnesty International Criticizes the Release of Assadollah Assadi: This Action Endangers Opponents of the Islamic Republic
Amnesty International criticized Belgium for releasing Assadollah Assadi, a convicted Iranian diplomat, in exchange for a Belgian humanitarian worker. This exchange raises concerns about the…
Prince Reza Pahlavi: Prisoner Exchange with the Islamic Republic Encourages More Hostage-Taking
Prince Reza Pahlavi criticized the recent prisoner exchange between Iran and Belgium, claiming it encourages the Islamic Republic's hostage-taking and terrorism. The exchange involved Belgian…
Timeline | From Arrest to Exchange of Iranian Diplomat Convicted of Terrorism with Belgian Aid Worker
The article details the timeline of events surrounding the arrest and exchange of Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi and Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele. Assadi was…