TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister met with the father and wife of Mohammad Reza Nouri, an Iranian citizen imprisoned in Iraq on Tuesday, discussing his arrest process and legal situation.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian passionately called for heightened efforts to secure Nouri’s release and repatriation.

Expressing deep concern, Nouri's wife highlighted the emotional toll his prolonged imprisonment has taken on both him and their young children, emphasizing the critical importance of his overall well-being. She urged the Foreign Minister to redouble efforts in securing her husband’s freedom and his safe return to Iran.

In response, Amir Abdollahian underscored the diplomatic apparatus's obligation to protect the consular rights of Iranians globally. He emphasized the urgent need for Iranian officials to actively engage in Mohammad Reza Nouri's case.

As he outlined the efforts made thus far, the Iranian foreign minister assured Nouri's father and wife that the diplomatic apparatus would leave no stone unturned in assisting him and expediting his release and repatriation to Iran.