Nizar Zaka
Political prisoner
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View Timeline →Letter from 15 Former Hostages of the Islamic Republic to the Prime Minister of Sweden: Take Serious Action for the Release of Ahmadreza Jalali
Fifteen former hostages of the Islamic Republic have urged the Swedish Prime Minister to take stronger actions for the release of Ahmadreza Jalali, a Swedish-Iranian…
Reactions to the Killing of Reza Mousavi in Syria: 'A Christmas Gift' to the People of Iran
Reza Mousavi, a senior IRGC member, was killed in Syria by a missile strike, leading to significant reactions on social media, with some celebrating his…
Continued Detention of Dual Nationals in Iran Despite Statements from Islamic Republic Officials
The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued to detain dual nationals, including Reza Shahri, amid claims of forced confessions and a history of similar arrests.…
U.S. Secretary of State: Iran Should Return Robert Levinson to His Family
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Iran to return Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing for 12 years. This plea highlights…
Families of American Prisoners in Iran: White House Should Show More Effort
Families of American prisoners in Iran urged the White House to take more action to secure their loved ones' release during a congressional hearing. They…
Lebanese Prime Minister Calls for the Release of Nizar Zaka in Meeting with Zarif
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri urged Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to facilitate the release of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese-American imprisoned in Iran on…
Families of Dual Nationals in Prison: U.S. Should Revoke Visas for Children of Iranian Officials
Families of American citizens imprisoned in Iran are urging the U.S. government to revoke the visas of children of Iranian officials as leverage for their…
Moulavardi: The Government is Ineffective in Influencing the Cases of Foreign Prisoners in Iran
Shahindokht Moulavardi, assistant to the Iranian President, stated that the government has failed to influence the case of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese-American imprisoned in Iran.…
Latest Status of Dual-National Prisoners and Ongoing Hunger Strike of Prisoners
The article discusses the ongoing hunger strikes of political prisoners in Iran, including Atena Daemi and Golrokh Iraei, amidst a backdrop of recent arrests and…
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…
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…
Nizar Zaka Ends Hunger Strike in Prison
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen imprisoned in Iran, has ended his 33-day hunger strike after pressure from his children. He was sentenced to ten years…
Nizar Zaka's Lawyer: My Client Will Continue Hunger Strike Until His Release
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for four weeks, refusing food and medical care, demanding his release.…
Nizar Zaka, Lebanese Citizen Imprisoned in Iran, Transferred to Hospital Following Hunger Strike
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been hospitalized after a hunger strike protesting his imprisonment. His family claims he is being held…
Iran's Security Institutions as 'Hostages'
The IRGC continues to detain dual nationals as a means to protect its interests amid Rouhani's efforts to reintegrate Iran into the global economy. The…
IRGC: Nizar Zaka's Mission Was 'Pursuing Targeted Deviations in Women's Affairs'
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen sentenced to ten years in Iran, confessed to a mission targeting women's affairs, according to the IRGC. His arrest has…
The Ministry of Intelligence's Promise for a Re-examination of Ahmadreza Jalali's Case, a Prisoner Doctor
Ahmadreza Jalali, an imprisoned Iranian doctor, has been informed by a Ministry of Intelligence official that his case will be re-examined after facing potential death…
Moradpour Ends Hunger Strike; Other Political Prisoners Continue
Morteza Moradpour ended his 65-day hunger strike at his mother's request, while other political prisoners like Saeed Shirzad and Arash Sadeghi continue their strikes in…
Associated Press: Years of Imprisonment and Billions in Fines for Lebanese Prisoner in Iran
Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been sentenced to ten years in prison and fined $4.2 million on espionage charges, which his…
US Reaction to Indictment of Namazi and Zaka: 'They Are Unjustly Detained'
The US has condemned the indictment of dual-national detainees in Iran, stating that they are unjustly held and should be released. This includes Siamak Namazi,…