An Iranian journalist, and wife of the Washington Post’s Tehran bureau chief, has been released from custody, the paper reported having heard from a family member yesterday (Sunday). Yeganeh Salehi was freed on bail last week, but her husband, Jason Rezaian remains in prison, according to an e-mail by his brother, Ali.
Iran never stated exactly why Rezaian, an American-Iranian dual citizen, or his wife had been placed under arrest or the charges they are facing. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif told NPR (National Public Radio) a month ago that he was being interrogated “for what he has done as an Iranian citizen.” No further clarification was supplied.