Iranian deputy foreign minister: Jailing of Post reporter is an internal matter – The Washington Post

Iranian official says jailing of Post reporter is internal matter and dismisses calls for consular visit

Iran says the case of a jailed Washington Post reporter is a domestic issue.

via Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/iranian-official-jailing-of-post-reporter-is-an-internal-matter/2014/08/06/5533828c-1d97-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html?wprss=rss_world

Rezaian, 38, and a photojournalist arrested at the same time are dual Iranian and American citizens. Rezaian’s wife, Iranian journalist Yeganeh Salehi, is also being held. At his family’s request, The Post is not publishing the name of the photojournalist.