September 22, 2026

Senators Urge Rubio to Prioritize Release of Journalist in Iran

A bipartisan group of senators is pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure the release of Reza Valizadeh, an American journalist imprisoned in Iran.
Valizadeh's health has significantly worsened in Evin Prison, where he has been denied necessary medical care.
The senators emphasize the risk to Valizadeh's life and call for immediate diplomatic efforts to secure his freedom.

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