American detained in Iran goes on hunger strike

Pissed off by years spent in an Iranian jail, Siamak Namazi mentioned he is happening a weeklong starvation strike.(Supply: Namazi Household/IRIB (Iranian state media)/CNN)

(CNN) - An American wrongfully imprisoned in Iran is interesting to President Joe Biden to deliver him and different detained U.S. residents dwelling.

In a letter to Biden, Siamak Namazi says he’s happening a seven-day starvation strike - at some point for annually he was overlooked of a 2016 prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran.

Namazi is considered one of three Individuals who remained detained within the nation. Within the letter, he criticized Biden for not assembly with their households.

Namazi was arrested in 2015 on espionage-related fees whereas visiting Iran and sentenced to 10 years in jail.

He has denied the claims.

The next yr, his father was detained as he flew there to try to safe his launch.

The daddy was freed final yr, after greater than six years, as a result of failing well being.

The White Home has not publicly commented on the letter.