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U.S.: Iran Detains Iranian-American Journalist Valizadeh in Evin Prison

Nov 3, 2024, 08:38 AM

An Iranian-American journalist, Reza Valizadeh, who previously worked for Radio Farda—a U.S. government-funded broadcaster under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty—has been detained by Iran for months and is currently held in Evin Prison, U.S. authorities said on Sunday. The U.S. State Department has cautioned against travel to Iran, highlighting the risks of arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens.