Iran Detains Iranian-American Journalist Amid Rising Tensions

Reza Valizadeh, formerly of US-backed Radio Farda, believed held in Iran as regional conflicts escalate.

The US State Department has acknowledged reports that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, has been detained in Iran for several months.
Valizadeh previously worked for Radio Farda, a US-funded broadcaster viewed as hostile by the Iranian government.
Iran has not confirmed Valizadeh's detention, and he is reportedly being held in Evin prison without legal representation.
The detention coincides with heightened tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel, with Iran threatening retaliation following an Israeli attack.
The US is collaborating with Swiss partners, who act as its protecting power in Iran, to gather more information on Valizadeh's situation.