Iranian-American academic detained in Tehran

Source: google.com Posted By: Jerry 5968 days ago

An Iranian-American scholar whom Iran once accused of fomenting political unrest has been arrested by authorities there for the second time in two years, his family said Friday.

Security forces arrested Kian Tajbakhsh late Thursday, a family member told The Associated Press. The relative was in contact with Tajbakhsh's wife, who witnessed the arrest in Tehran.

There was no independent confirmation from Iranian authorities. The relative spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of concern....

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