From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
Summary
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian citizen held in Iran’s Evin Prison, released an audio message describing poor prison conditions and lack of medical care. He and fellow detainee Kamran Hekmati are among several Americans wrongfully held in Iran. The U.S. government is aware and working to secure their release.Key Facts
- Reza Valizadeh is a dual Iranian-American citizen imprisoned in Iran since 2024.
- Kamran Hekmati, another American detainee, was returned to prison after a short medical leave and is believed to have recurring cancer.
- Both Valizadeh and Hekmati are considered wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department.
- Valizadeh’s family has been denied visits for five months, which he believes is punishment.
- Prisoners in Evin Prison suffer from poor medical care, lack of access to medicine, and illnesses like tuberculosis.
- Medical supplies sent by families are reportedly stolen by prison staff.
- The Trump administration is aware of these cases and says it is working to secure their release but has not publicly confirmed specific negotiations.
- Iran’s U.N. mission declined to comment on the prisoners’ situation.
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