Reza Valizadeh
Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian American journalist and former employee of Radio Farda, a Persian-language news outlet funded by the U.S. State Department. He was arrested in October 2024 while visiting family in Iran and subsequently sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of 'collaborating with a hostile government.' His case highlights the growing tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly regarding the detention of dual nationals.
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Reza Valizadeh is an Iranian-American journalist currently imprisoned in Iran.
Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention
United States· 2026-02-28
Reza Valizadeh was reportedly arrested in Iran for collaborating with overseas-based Persian media.
American hostages in Iran exceed the public count of 5, sources indicateUnited States· 2026-01-12
At least one other Iranian American citizen, journalist Reza Valizadeh, is imprisoned in Iran.
Iran has detained four Iranian Americans, say rights groups – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-02
