Topic: Roxana Saberi

Backchannels Iran sentences an American to death: the history of such 'spies' (+video)

The good news is that many Americans accused of spying in Iran are eventually released. The bad news for Amir Mirzaei Hekmati is that Iranian-Americans have it rougher.

Terrorism & Security Iran sentences American to death for spying

Iranian-American Mirzaei Hekmati was sentenced to death in Iran today after being accused of spying for the US – a charge leveled against Americans in Iran many times before. 

Mothers visit three US hikers held in Iran

The mothers of three US hikers detained in Iran the past ten months on spying charges held an emotional reunion with their children on Thursday.

What's behind Iran's espionage charge against US hikers

Iran announced Monday that three American hikers – Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd, and Josh Fattal – arrested July 31 amid post-election tensions had been charged with espionage.

Iran gives US citizen Kian Tajbakhsh 12 years for political activity

American citizen Kian Tajbakhsh sentenced to at least 12 years by Iran for activity related to post-election protests. He plans to appeal, and his friends call charges baseless.

Opinion: Don't fall for North Korea's trap

Rogue states are using US reporters as pawns. Only swift retribution will stop the cynical game.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about why journalists deserve better pay, not lower.

Iran release of US journalist removes obstacle to US-Iran dialogue

Roxanna Saberi was freed after three months in prison on charges of spying.

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As Clinton calls on Iran to release US journalist, commentators decry 'farce'

The most unique explanation for the conviction of Roxana Saberi on espionage charges may be an allegory about US, Russian, and Iranian intelligence services hunting for a rabbit.

Iran's president makes rare intervention in US reporter's case

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells Iran's judiciary to uphold Roxana Saberi's legal rights.

US journalist goes on trial in Iran

The move could be a bid by hard-liners to derail talks with the US.

Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw?

In the past week, mixed progress as a US journalist is charged with spying amidst positive statements from both countries.

Clinton says US met with Iran delegate

Iran denies any encounter at Tuesday's Afghanistan Conference in the Hague. The US and Iran have had no diplomatic ties for 30 years.

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