Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian is an Iranian-American journalist who served as the Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post.
Born to an Iranian father and American mother, he grew up in California but maintained strong ties to Iranian culture.
Rezaian's work focused on everyday life in Iran, aiming to bridge cultural gaps.
In 2014, he was arrested in Tehran on espionage charges and spent 544 days in prison.
His memoir, "Prisoner," details this harrowing experience and the diplomatic efforts to secure his release.
Since his return to the United States, Rezaian has continued writing and advocating for press freedom.
