US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert addressing reporters at a Department Press Briefing lashed out against the continuious violation of human rights in Iran.

In a tweet published on the State Dept. Twitter account, Ms. Nauert said: “We are saddened to hear Mohammad Raji, a member of Gonabadi Dervish community, passed away while being interrogated in custody in Iran. We call on Iranian regime to respect rights of its citizens & release all prisoners of conscience who are unjustly imprisoned.

.@statedeptspox: We are saddened to hear Mohammad Raji, a member of Gonabadi Dervish community, passed away while being interrogated in custody in #Iran. We call on Iranian regime to respect rights of its citizens & release all prisoners of conscience who are unjustly imprisoned. pic.twitter.com/NbRmYRUdBB

— Department of State (@StateDept) March 6, 2018