Almost a month has passed since the government of Iran sentenced U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Nizar Zakka to 10 years in captivity and fined millions of dollars. Mr. Zakka was unlawfully detained by Iranian officials in September 2015 in Tehran and has since been held hostage by the Iranian regime. In addition to the denial of due process, Mr. Zakka has yet to receive necessary medical attention as his health has rapidly declined and becomes more critical.
Mr. Zakka’s U.S. attorney, Jason I. Poblete, has released the following statement urging the United States government and other responsible parties to take immediate action to secure his unconditional release on humanitarian grounds.
Prior Statements and Related Information:
- The Continued Unlawful Detention of Nizar Zakka, Unconditional Release on Humanitarian Grounds Urged
- U.S. Congress Approves Measure Banning Ransom Payments for US Hostages Held in Iran
- U.S. Legal Permanent Resident/ICT Professional Sentenced by the Iranian Regime to 10 Years in Evin Prison, Fined Millions
- U.S. LPR/ICT Professional Held Hostage for a Year by Iran
- Amnesty International: Jailed IT Expert Denied Medical Care
- Is Iran Raising The Stakes For Releasing American Hostages?
