Iran says released detained Washington Times journalist

TEHRAN, (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it had released a Greek journalist covering Iran’s disputed presidential election for the Washington Times, state television reported. “Because of the humanitarian efforts made by Iran’s envoy to Greece … the Greek journalist was

Iran says released detained Washington Times journalist

TEHRAN, (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it had released a Greek journalist covering Iran’s disputed presidential election for the Washington Times, state television reported.

“Because of the humanitarian efforts made by Iran’s envoy to Greece … the Greek journalist was released today,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi told state television.