Regime spokesman says 2016 release of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian after 544 days in prison on espionage charges 'was a favor Iran did for him'

US judge denounces Tehran's treatment of Jason Rezaian, says 'holding a man hostage and torturing him to gain leverage in negotiations with the United States is outrageous'

'Gando' is based on the case of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, who was held by Iranians for 18 months on charges of espionage