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Iranian-American reportedly detained in Iran; 4th in custody

By JON GAMBRELL and ADAM SCHRECK, Associated Press
Published: October 30, 2015, 10:49am

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian-American businessman who advocated better ties between Iran and the U.S. reportedly has been arrested and imprisoned in Tehran, becoming the fourth U.S. citizen known to be held there at a time when hard-liners are pushing back against the country’s nuclear deal with world powers.

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