US confirms: Iranian-American media worker held in Tehran without explanation

Former Radio Farda reporter **Reza Valizadeh** disappeared in Iran a few months back. US officials confirm his detention while Tehran stays quiet about the case

November 3 2024 , 02:55 PM  •  3964 views

US confirms: Iranian-American media worker held in Tehran without explanation

A well-known media professional with dual citizenship finds himself in a tough spot: Reza Valizadeh‚ who used to work at US-backed Radio Farda is now held in Iran (as reported by Associated Press on nov 3rd)

The State Department has given a heads-up about the situation but keeps most details private due to security reasons; theyʼre trying to get more info about the ex-broadcaster who worked for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty – a US government-funded news outlet

The timing remains unclear as Iranian officials havent made any statements about the case yet: no response came from their UN mission or Foreign Affairs Ministry when asked for comments. The Voice of America (another US-backed media group) was first to break news about the State Departments confirmation

Tehranʼs silence about Valizadehʼs whereabouts raises questions – the dual-national journalist hasnt been heard from in several months‚ and despite multiple inquiries Iranian authorities stay tight-lipped about his current status