It is important to note a headline that accurately portrays the situation.  That she is being charged with additional crimes, though, is not the reason to now (after almost 5 years) to declare openly that Iran is holding hostages.  That should happen within the first week or two after the person is originally detained illegally.  “Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘held hostage’ by Iran, says husband,” Patrick Wintour, The Guardian, September 9, 2020.

“Iran Building New Production Hall for Centrifuges in Mountains Near Natanz,” Algemeiner, September 9, 2020.

“Tractor football club win Iran’s Hazfi Cup,” Muhammet Kursun, AA, September 9, 2020.

“International Federation of Journalists Defends Iranian Whistle Blower Reporter,” Radio Farda, September 9, 2020.

The title itself seems mystifying, that a charity would drill for oil, until you take into account that non-profits in Iran are often used for the profit of government or IRGC.  “Iran Charity to Develop Marun Oil Field,” Golnar Motevalli and Patrick Sykes, Bloomberg, Rig Zone, September 9, 2020.

“Iran Announces Large-Scale Military Exercise In The Strait Of Hormuz,” Kashmir Observer, September 9, 2020.

“Iranian Wrestler Facing Execution Beaten in Shiraz Prison Last Week, Source Says,” Michael Lipin and Ramin Haghjoo, VOA, September 9, 2020.

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