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Freed Iranian Details Alleged Torture in U.S. Custody

HeadlineApr 12, 2007

An Iranian diplomat freed last week in Iraq has spoken about torture he says he suffered in U.S. military custody. Jalal Sharafi was released shortly before Iran freed the 15 captured British sailors and marines. On Wednesday, Sharafi held a news conference sitting in a wheelchair and showing scars he said were the result of his ordeal.

Jalal Sharafi: “The eight people kept me and tortured me. They bit my nose, ears, legs and my body.”

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