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Family urges release of EU diplomat imprisoned in Iran for over 500 days

  • Swedish EU diplomat Johan Floderus has been held in Tehran's Evin prison since April 2022.
  • Floderus was arrested while returning from a trip to Iran.
  • He has been subjected to solitary confinement, inadequate food, and 24-hour cell light.
  • Floderus has had limited consular visits and brief monthly monitored phone calls.
  • On his 33rd birthday, his family shared a photo from his only video call and pleaded for his release.
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