House Advances Resolution on Americans Detained in Iran
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs heard testimony from family members of Amir Hekmati, Jason Rezaian, Saeed Abedini, and Robert Levinson before advancing a resolution sponsored by Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) calling for the release of Americans detained in Iran.
Iran News Roundup 01/10
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Iran News Roundup 01/09
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