Smear Campaigns, Harassment, And Intimidation
Iran has pressured journalists working for Persian-language media outside the country — including RFE/RL’s Radio Farda and the BBC’s Persian Service — and their families through smear campaigns, harassment, and intimidation.
“It’s nice that you recognize how important it is to be able to see and speak with the ones you love. We are still waiting to see and talk to our father Bob Levinson, held by your country for 12 years with no human rights,” said a tweet addressed to Zarif by the @helpboblevinson Twitter account, which is maintained by Levinson’s children.
Golnaz Esfandiari is a senior correspondent with RFE/RL.