British Council worker jailed in Iran used as a 'bargaining chip', her fiance says
Ms Amiri has worked for the British Council for five years, a government-founded body which promotes culture and education. She had been helping to build a greater appreciation of Iranian culture in the UK.
Speaking on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme, Mr Tyson said Ms Amiri and her family had initially tried to overturn the conviction through"official channels" - but now believe it is"actually a problem between the UK and Iran". "And using Aras in this way as a bargaining chip or hostage of some kind to try get what they want, some advantage in their relationships with the UK."James Tyson gave his first broadcast interview to the BBC after his fiance's appeal was rejected
He urged the UK government to talk to the Iranian government, adding:"It involves listening on both sides".Aras Amiri was put in solitary confinement at some points during her detainment
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