Saeed Abedini
Dual-national Iranian
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View Timeline →Saeed Abedini, Former Political Prisoner in Iran, Accused of Abducting Daughter
Saeed Abedini, a former political prisoner in Iran, is now facing a lawsuit for allegedly abducting his 5-year-old daughter from her mother in Turkey and…
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…
Welcoming the Release of Maryam Naghash Zargaran, a Christian Convert in Tehran
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, an Iranian Christian convert, has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to her faith. Her arrest 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…
The U.S. Did Not Send $400 Million to Iran Until Prisoners Were Released from Tehran
The U.S. delayed sending $400 million to Iran until three Iranian-American prisoners were released from Tehran, according to the Wall Street Journal. This payment has…
American Judge Approves Dismissal of Charges Against Iranian
A New York judge has agreed to dismiss charges against Iranian Alireza Moazami Goudarzi, previously accused of violating sanctions. This decision comes amid a broader…
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…
Saeed Abedini: I Was Tortured in Prison
Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American pastor, claims he was tortured in Evin Prison for refusing to sign false confessions. He was recently released as part of…
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…
Ebadi's Letter to Rouhani: I Hope the Time for Reconciliation with the Iranian People Will Come
Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, wrote an open letter to President Rouhani expressing hope for reconciliation between the Iranian government and its people…
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…
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…
IRGC Intelligence Reports to Parliament on Jason Rezaian
The IRGC has reported to the Iranian Parliament about Jason Rezaian, an imprisoned journalist, suggesting he is linked to U.S. senators who want to undermine…
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…
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…
U.S. House Resolution Calls for the Release of Americans in Iran
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the release of three American prisoners in Iran, including Amir Hekmati, who has been imprisoned…