August 2015
Larijani: Americans Should Not Make Unfounded Claims About Their Citizens
Iran's judiciary chief, Sadeq Amoli Larijani, responded to U.S. demands for the release of imprisoned Americans, asserting that the judiciary operates independently and that Americans…
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…
Afkhami: Tehran Seeks Consular Access to Iranian Prisoners in the U.S.
Tehran is demanding consular access to 19 Iranian citizens imprisoned in the U.S. for alleged sanctions violations. The Iranian government expresses concern over their treatment…
Ali Rezaian: Jason's 13-Month Detention is Against the Law
Jason Rezaian, a U.S. journalist imprisoned in Iran for 13 months on espionage charges, faces an uncertain future as his family awaits a court ruling.…
UN Special Rapporteurs Call for 'Immediate Release' of Jason Rezaian
UN special rapporteurs have demanded the immediate release of Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist imprisoned in Iran, citing violations of his rights during detention…
Holding of the 'Final' Court Session for Jason Rezaian
The final court session for Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post reporter detained in Iran, was held, with his lawyer presenting final defenses. His mother expressed…