U.S. Designates Kamran Hekmati as Wrongfully Detained in Iran

The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially declared 61-year-old Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati as unlawfully held in Iran. This move reflects the U.S. Government's acknowledgment that Hekmati faces false charges, aimed at leveraging political pressure against the United States.

In a pivotal move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation of Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati as wrongfully detained in Iran on Monday. The 61-year-old individual faces charges his family and the U.S. Government claim are baseless.

This announcement signifies the U.S. Government's official stance that Hekmati's imprisonment is rooted in wrongful accusations, with Iran seeking to use his detention as political leverage.

'This designation is an official recognition by the U.S. Government that Kamran is being held on false charges in an effort by the Iranians to leverage the U.S. Government,' said Kamran's cousin, Shohreh Nowfar, in an official statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)