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Tag: Namazi, Siamak

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Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

July 6, 2025Farnaz Fassihi, Parin Behrooz and Leily NikounazarComments Off on Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics.

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Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

July 6, 2025Farnaz Fassihi, Parin Behrooz and Leily NikounazarComments Off on Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics.

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Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

July 6, 2025July 7, 2025Farnaz Fassihi, Parin Behrooz and Leily NikounazarComments Off on Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics.

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Inside the Deal to Free 5 American Prisoners in Iran

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023Michael D. Shear and Farnaz FassihiComments Off on Inside the Deal to Free 5 American Prisoners in Iran

U.S. negotiators say the release of the prisoners is proof that even fierce adversaries can sometimes find their way to an agreement. But the deal almost didn’t happen.

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Iran Releases 5 Americans in Prisoner Swap as U.S. Unfreezes Oil Funds

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023THE NEW YORK TIMESComments Off on Iran Releases 5 Americans in Prisoner Swap as U.S. Unfreezes Oil Funds

The terms of the deal have generated intense criticism from Republicans, even as the White House insists Iran will be prevented from spending the money on anything except humanitarian goods.

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Americans Held Prisoner in Iran Saw Promise of Better Relations

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023Farnaz FassihiComments Off on Americans Held Prisoner in Iran Saw Promise of Better Relations

The five Americans who are part of a prisoner swap could be released by September under a complicated agreement with Tehran.

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U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023Farnaz Fassihi and Michael D. ShearComments Off on U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds

Five American detainees will eventually be allowed to leave Iran in exchange for Tehran gaining access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes and the United States freeing several jailed Iranians.

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Iranian-American Prisoner in Tehran Starts Hunger Strike

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Cora EngelbrechtComments Off on Iranian-American Prisoner in Tehran Starts Hunger Strike

Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman, appealed to President Biden to negotiate with the government in Tehran for his freedom.

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Evin, Iran’s Notorious Prison, Erupts in Fire

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Farnaz FassihiComments Off on Evin, Iran’s Notorious Prison, Erupts in Fire

Evin Prison, in Tehran, houses hundreds of dissidents and political prisoners. Witnesses described hearing gunshots and explosions as a blaze made its way through the facility on Saturday.

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Baquer Namazi, Held by Iran for 7 Years, Is Released

October 5, 2022Cora EngelbrechtComments Off on Baquer Namazi, Held by Iran for 7 Years, Is Released

The Iranian American is heading to the United Arab Emirates for urgent medical care.

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