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Washington Post reporter, three others said detained in Iran

The Washington Post says it has received credible reports that its Iran correspondent Jason Rezaian, his wife Yaganeh Salehi and two unnamed US photojournalists have been detained in Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (C) and diplomats leave a news conference in Vienna July 15, 2014. Zarif suggested on Tuesday that six world powers are leaning towards extending nuclear talks with Tehran beyond a July 20 deadline although both sides still hoped to reach an agreement over the next five days. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY) - RTR3YRRR
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (C) and diplomats leave a news conference in Vienna, July 15, 2014. — REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Friends and colleagues of the Washington Post’s Iran correspondent flooded Twitter Thursday, July 24, to express shock and concern at reports that he, his wife and two other American journalists have apparently been detained in Iran.

The Washington Post reported Thursday that it had received credible reports that its Iran correspondent Jason Rezaian, his wife Yaganeh Salehi, a correspondent for the National newspaper, and two unidentified photojournalists were detained in Iran July 22.

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