CPJ: 'Still around 20 journalists held in Iran'

The Committee to Protect Journalists has welcomed the reported release in Iran of journalist Iason Athanasiadis, who is of joint British and Greek nationality and was working for the Washington Times. He had been detained since June 17.
"We are relieved that Iason's ordeal has come to an end and that he will soon be reunited with his family and loved ones," said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon. "However, there are still around 20 journalists imprisoned in Iran. We hope that they too will be released soon."