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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ms. Cara Di Silvio
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 +1.703.566.3037

Statement on​ ​the Trump Administration's Efforts to

Secure Release of Hostages in Iran
Zakka Family Appreciates Efforts By President Trump & U.S. Congress

The following statement was made by Nizar Zakka’s attorney in the United
States, Mr. Jason Poblete following the announcement of President Trump’s decision to
withdraw from the JCPOA:

“After a briefing yesterday with a senior Trump administration official on the JCPOA
decision, statements made thereafter, and other briefings we’ve had with U.S.
government officials, I’m confident that much is being done by the Trump administration
to help to secure the unconditional release of Americans, US LPRs, and others
unlawfully detained in Iran. Mr. Zakka and his family deeply appreciate all the U.S.
efforts to successfully resolve this humanitarian matter. It’s time for Iran and other
stakeholders to do the right thing and release Nizar who should be home with his family,
not in Evin.”

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