Nizar Zakka
Lebanese citizen residing in the U.S.
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View Timeline →Long List of Dual Nationals in Prison; Amir-Abdollahian's Claim: We Do Not Consider Them a Threat
Iran's Foreign Minister claims that a new bill aims to facilitate travel for dual nationals, despite the regime's history of detaining them. High-profile cases like…
Pompeo: Ongoing Efforts for the Release of Americans in Iran and Worldwide Continue
Mike Pompeo emphasized the U.S. government's commitment to securing the release of American detainees abroad during a meeting with their families. He rejected proposals for…
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…
Ed Royce: Iran Detains American Citizens for Ransom
Ed Royce, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned Iran for detaining American citizens on false charges, using them as leverage for ransom…
Iran Rejects Trump's Warning About Not Releasing American Citizens
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected Trump's warning about the consequences of not releasing American prisoners, asserting that such statements would have no effect on their…
The U.S. Calls for the Immediate Release of Its Imprisoned Citizens in Iran
The U.S. has called for the immediate release of its citizens imprisoned in Iran following the sentencing of an American to 10 years for espionage.…
China, Iran, and Syria Top the 'Internet Freedom Restrictors' List in 2016
A 2016 report by Freedom House ranks Iran second in internet restrictions globally, alongside Syria, with significant limitations on access and content. Despite some improvements…
Five Iranians with Dual Citizenship Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Each
Five Iranian dual nationals, including Siamak and Baqer Namazi, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for alleged collaboration with the U.S. This follows…
Amnesty International Warns About the Health Status of Lebanese Citizen Imprisoned in Iran
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the deteriorating health of Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese citizen imprisoned in Iran since 2015 on espionage charges. His family…
Issuance of Indictments for Dual Nationals' Cases
The Tehran prosecutor has announced indictments for several dual nationals, including Nazanin Zaghari and Homa Hoodfar, along with seven protesters from the 2009 election. This…
Arrest of American-Lebanese Citizen in Iran Confirmed
Nizar Zakka, an American-Lebanese citizen and Vice President of the World Information Technology Alliance, has been arrested in Tehran, confirmed by Iranian state media. His…
Vice President of the World Information Technology Alliance 'Has Disappeared' in Tehran
Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese businessman and prominent figure in the information technology sector, has reportedly been arrested in Iran during a conference, raising concerns about…