Baqer Namazi
باقر نمازی
Father of Siamak Namazi
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View Timeline →U.S. Secretary of State: Kidnapping is a Violation of Fundamental Human Rights
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized the need for collective international efforts to combat kidnapping and arbitrary detention,…
A Look at American Citizens Released from Iran
A flight carrying American citizens imprisoned in Iran departed for Doha as part of a prisoner exchange agreement, marking a significant step in the ongoing…
Baqer Namazi on Father's Day: Bring Home the Dual Nationals Imprisoned in Iran
Baqer Namazi, father of imprisoned dual national Siamak Namazi, called for action from President Biden to secure his son's release on Father's Day. He criticized…
Baqer Namazi is on medical leave
Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen imprisoned in Iran, is reportedly on medical leave due to health issues. His lawyer hopes for a retrial that could…
American Senator Presents Bill Against 'Hostage-Takers' of the Islamic Republic
Senator Tom Cotton has introduced the 'Iran Hostage Act' in the U.S. Senate to impose sanctions on Iranian officials involved in the imprisonment of American…
Zarif: Negotiations on Prisoners Possible with Change in US Attitude
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif indicated that negotiations regarding Iranian-American prisoners could occur if the US changes its approach. He emphasized the importance of…
US State Department Official: Iran Has Technically Complied with Nuclear Agreement
Brian Hook from the US State Department confirmed Iran's technical compliance with the nuclear agreement while expressing uncertainty about the US's future in the JCPOA.…
New York Times: Iran Calls US Proposal for Negotiation on Prisoners 'Old News'
Iran has dismissed a US proposal for negotiations regarding dual-national prisoners as outdated and unproductive. Hamidreza Taraghi, a conservative activist, stated that Iran will not…
The Wall Street Journal Reports on U.S. Proposal to Iran for Prisoner Negotiations
The U.S. has proposed a direct communication channel to Iran for negotiating the release of American prisoners, but Iran has not accepted the offer. Key…
White House: We Hold Iran Responsible for the Health of Baqer Namazi
The White House has warned Iran that it is responsible for the health of Baqer Namazi, an 81-year-old Iranian-American who was recently returned to Evin…
U.S. State Department Criticizes Return of Baqer Namazi to Evin Prison
The U.S. State Department criticized Iran's decision to return Baqer Namazi, an 81-year-old American citizen, to Evin Prison after a brief medical leave. The U.S.…
81-Year-Old Baqer Namazi Returns to Evin Prison Following Summons from Prison Officials
Baqer Namazi, an 81-year-old Iranian-American, has returned to Evin Prison after a brief medical leave despite recommendations for an extended leave due to health issues.…
Nauert: We Demand the Release of All Americans Imprisoned in Iran
The U.S. State Department is calling for the immediate release of all Americans imprisoned in Iran, including Baqer Namazi, who has been granted a temporary…
Baqer Namazi, Iranian-American prisoner, granted 'four-day' leave
Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American prisoner, has been granted a four-day leave due to health concerns. His lawyer warns that returning him to prison would be…
Baqer Namazi, Iranian-American Citizen, Transferred from Iranian Prison to Hospital
Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen, has been hospitalized due to health issues after being held in solitary confinement in Iran. His lawyer has raised concerns…
Resolution Passed in Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the Release of American Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed a resolution urging Iran to release American prisoners, reflecting bipartisan concern over unjust detentions amid rising tensions. Key…
UN Secretary-General Urges Hassan Rouhani to Release Baqer Namazi from Prison
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to release Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen imprisoned for alleged collaboration with foreign governments. The…
UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions Calls for the Release of Siamak and Baqer Namazi
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions has called for the release of Siamak and Baqer Namazi, two Iranian-American citizens detained in Iran, citing violations…
Tehran Prosecutor: Appeals for Sentences of Namazi Family, Wang, and Zaka Rejected
Tehran's prosecutor confirmed the rejection of appeals for the 10-year sentences of Xiao Wang, Siamak and Baqer Namazi, and Nizar Zaka, all accused of collaborating…
Appeal for 10-Year Prison Sentences of Baqer and Siamak Namazi Rejected
The Iranian court has rejected the appeal of Siamak and Baqer Namazi, who are both suffering from health issues while imprisoned. This rejection highlights ongoing…