Detained Iranian Reformist Transferred, Not Freed: Via Voice of America.

An Iranian lawmaker says a prominent detained reformist is being transferred from a prison to a government-owned residence, due to concerns about his health.

Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency quoted lawmaker Kazem Jalali as saying detainee Saeed Hajjarian was being moved to a "state-owned house" on Thursday.

Jalali said the residence has suitable medical and welfare facilities and a swimming pool.

Earlier this week, a senior Iranian lawmaker said Hajjarian would be released soon. It is not clear if that is still the case.
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