Iran: No individual arrested due to double-nationality

EghtesadOnline: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that no individual or individuals has been arrested in Iran due to double-nationality.

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22 August 2016

“As far as I have been informed from the judicial system, no  one has been arrested because of double-nationality and people have been captured due to other crimes,” he said.

According to ISNA, he also rejected reports on arresting Japanese envoy to Iran.  “There was a misunderstanding because Mr. ambassador was not carrying his identification and he was asked some questions.”