U.S. Concerned About Detained Iranian American Scholar
Deputy Spokesman Wood (Aug. 4): "We are deeply concerned of reports that Iranian American scholar Kian Tajbakhsh was recently charged by an Iranian court without the benefit of a lawyer. Given that the charges facing Mr. Tajbakhsh are without foundation, we call on Iran's leadership to release Mr. Tajbakhsh without delay. He has played absolutely no role in the election and poses no threat to the Iranian Government or its national security." -Full Text -Video
U.S. Interested in Engagement With Iran
Assistant Secretary Crowley
(Aug. 3): "We have the offer of engagement because it is in our interest to do so and to clarify Iran's intentions on a range of issues. At the same time, we have sanctions options, both multilaterally, bilaterally, and we'll continue to employ those to demonstrate the determination of the international community that it's Iran has to change course and Iran that has a fundamental change to make." -Full Text -Video
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