Iran’s government has announced comprehensive measures to assist Iranian nationals imprisoned abroad as well as foreign detainees within Iran. These efforts focus on providing consular, political, and legal support in line with international agreements like the Vienna Convention. The objective is to secure amnesty or release for Iranian inmates through legal avenues and diplomatic inquiries. The consular services also prioritize coordinating visits between first-degree relatives and prisoners by facilitating the visa process. Moreover, Iran is engaging local lawyers in foreign jurisdictions to defend its nationals’ rights in court. Families of prisoners receive support through local relief organizations, and military exemptions... [Continue Reading]