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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

American detained in Iran launches hunger strike to mark seven years in captivity

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One of a trio of Americans who has been wrongfully detained in an Iranian prison for years is asking President Joe Biden to meet with his and his fellow detainees families in a letter sent to the US leader.

Siamak Namazi, who has been in custody of Iranian authorities since his October 2015 arrest asked Mr Biden to think of him each day for the next seven days, during which Mr Namazi will be carrying out a hunger strike to mark his seven years in captivity.

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