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Iran Says It Has Released British/Greek Journalist; Still Holds Other Reporters

Iran has reportedly released a Washington Times reporter who holds dual British/Greek citizenship. Iason Athanasiadis-Fowden, also known as James Fowden, was released after two weeks detention, according to Greek officials. However, another journalist, who holds dual Iranian/Canadian citizenship, and works for Newsweek, is apparently still being detained. The Iranian government is also reported to have detained another two dozen reporters in the wake of protests over the recent Presidential election. Read more here and here.