1/4) Today, American citizen Baquer Namazi turns 85. For the 6th year in a row, he will spend his birthday as a hostage of #Iran, with Iranian authorities denying him the simple joy of celebrating the day with his children & grandchildren. 
2/4) Baquer's plight is proof that Iran's cruelty knows no bounds. Iran has refused to let him leave the country despite commuting his sentence in 2020. As a result, he has faced life-threatening health crises without the support of family & unable to access better care abroad.
3/4) As a doting grandfather & tireless humanitarian, this isn't the fate he deserves. Baquer earned the Medal of UNICEF & the Center for Human Rights for his unwavering devotion to children's rights & safety. Once retired, he cont'd to assist with disaster relief & non-profits.
4/4) I call on Iran to end this nightmare & grant Baquer, his son Siamak, & the other imprisoned American hostages their freedom. And I urge @POTUS & his team to do everything in their power to bring these men home to their families. #FreeTheNamazis #FreeIranHostages
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