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Solitary Confinement Experience
- Jason Rezaian spent his first seven weeks in solitary confinement after arrest in Iran.
- He experienced 24-hour fluorescent lighting and minimal contact, while his wife also endured 72 nights alone in solitary confinement.
Avocado Kickstarter in Iran
- Jason moved to Iran in 2009 to pursue journalism, immersing himself in local culture and stories.
- He started an avocado Kickstarter to bring avocado farming to Iran as a humorous way to bridge cultural gaps.
Arrest and Seizure of Alcohol
- On July 20, 2014, Jason and his wife were arrested in their home by armed men with a fake warrant.
- His wife secretly flushed their alcohol stash to hide it from their captors, as alcohol possession is illegal in Iran.