U.S. Lawyer for Lebanese Man Held in Iran Calls Him a 'Hostage'
A Washington-based lawyer for a Lebanese citizen and U.S. permanent resident imprisoned in Iran has described him as a "hostage."
Jason Poblete said in a statement on Thursday that Iranian allegations that Nizar Zakka confessed to authorities are "completely false."
A semi-official Iranian news agency on Wednesday published remarks from a Revolutionary Guard commander saying Zakka confessed to trying to "encourage decadence" in Iranian society.
Poblete demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Zakka, a Lebanese computer expert whose organization previously did contract work for the U.S. government, and all other Westerners held by Iran.
Zakka was detained in September 2015 after speaking at a conference attended by President Hassan Rouhani at the Iranian government's invitation.
Zakka is serving a 10-year prison sentence and faces a $4.2 million fine after a closed-door trial.
23 February 2017, 16:15
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Zakka is serving a 10-year prison sentence and faces a $4.2 million fine after a closed-door trial.
lol @ closed-door trial:)
23 February 2017, 20:12
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yea sure, all spies should have a public tribune to reveal all the secrets they stole
23 February 2017, 19:19
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I hope Naharnet will mention Nizar Zakka everyday, he needs to know that the country supports him despite the lack of interest shown by the president, minister of foreign affairs and the head of government.
You're not alone Nizar, the Lebanese people are with you!
23 February 2017, 20:32
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