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TEHRAN, (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it had released a Greek journalist covering Iran’s disputed presidential election for the Washington Times, state television reported.

“Because of the humanitarian efforts made by Iran’s envoy to Greece … the Greek journalist was released today,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi told state television.