Kamran Hekmati

Kamran Hekmati

hostage United States

Kamran Hekmati is a 70-year-old Iranian-American who was arrested in Iran in July 2025 while visiting family. Born in Iran and a dual citizen, he was charged with traveling to Israel years prior and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, facing serious health issues, including bladder cancer.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
289,085
Power
18,341$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
Totals 1 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Kamran Hekmati is another American imprisoned in Iran, suffering from bladder cancer. 5

CNN: Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention