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Two Australian dual nationals imprisoned in Iran

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SBS understands at least two Australian dual nationals are imprisoned in Iran. A Senate inquiry into the wrongful detention of Australians overseas is examining whether the government is doing enough to assist detained citizens. There are also calls for the government to improve the way in which it supports dual national Australians, who can be at greater risk of arbitrary arrest or detention. Niv Sadrolodabaee from SBS Persian explains.
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