Statement on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Secure Release of Hostages in Iran

Zakka Family Appreciates Efforts By President Trump & U.S. Congress

The following statement was made by Nizar Zakka’s attorney in the United States, Mr. Jason Poblete following the announcement of President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the JCPOA:

“After a briefing yesterday with a senior Trump administration official on the JCPOA decision, statements made thereafter, and other briefings we’ve had with U.S. government officials, I’m confident that much is being done by the Trump administration to help to secure the unconditional release of Americans, US LPRs, and others unlawfully detained in Iran. Mr. Zakka and his family deeply appreciate all the U.S. efforts to successfully resolve this humanitarian matter. It’s time for Iran and other stakeholders to do the right thing and release Nizar who should be home with his family, not in Evin.”

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Prior Statements and Releases 

• UPDATE 21- Zakka Family Thanks Congress For Their Efforts
• UPDATE 20- Zakka Family Statement on Continued Unlawful Detention
• UPDATE 19- Zakka Family Appreciates Efforts by Sen. Cruz and Sen. Leahy, Others
• UPDATE 18- Statement on the Continued Unlawful Detention of Nizar Zakka
• UPDATE 17- After Two Years, Zakka’s Health Continues to Deteriorate
• UPDATE 16- Nizar Zakka, Two Years Unlawfully Detained in Iran
• UPDATE 15a- Iran Renders Another Opinion in Zakka’s Case Affirming Prior Judgement