Politics● ElevatedSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 9:41 AM
Jailed Iranian-American Journalist Reza Valizadeh Marks Two Years Behind Bars
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RFE/RL · Middle East
Reza Valizadeh, a dual US-Iranian citizen and former journalist for RFE/RL's Radio Farda, is marking two years behind bars in Iran.
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