U.S. says Iranian-American journalist held in Iran as tensions grow after Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist who used to work for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran. Reza Valizadeh’s imprisonment comes as Iran marks the anniversary of the American Embassy takeover and threatens retaliation over an Israeli attack. Valizadeh had previously hinted at returning to Iran despite working for a media outlet viewed as hostile by the Iranian government. Rumors of his detention have been circulating, with reports indicating he is now facing a case in Iran’s Revolutionary Court. The U.S. State Department is working to gather more information about the case, as Iran has a history of imprisoning individuals for political purposes. This situation highlights the complex relationship between Iran and the U.S. since the 1979 Embassy crisis.