Iran Releases Jeweler But Bars Him From Leaving | Charlotte News

An Iranian-American jeweler, Kamran Hekmati, has been released from prison in Iran but remains barred from leaving — a move his family fears is a hostage tactic. A bladder cancer survivor needing regular treatment, he was arrested last July when his passport was seized as he tried to flee Tehran. Charged under a law banning visits to Israel — despite his last trip being 13 years ago, before the law existed — his case has drawn U.S. government attention. Officials and advocates are pushing Iran to let him return home, while also demanding the release of journalist Reza Valizadeh, who’s been imprisoned since 2024 and is officially designated wrongfully detained by the U.S. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e81da3a26623455d