The U.S. and his family say Amir Mirzaei Hekmati is falsely accused of spying . He was arrested in August while visiting relatives . Prosecutors allege he was hired to deliver information to Iran . `` We are deeply concerned for the fate and well-being of Amir , '' Hekmati 's mother , Behnaz , said in a statement Wednesday . TL;DR
The U.S. and his family say Amir Mirzaei Hekmati is falsely accused of spying . He was arrested in August while visiting relatives . Prosecutors allege he was hired to deliver information to Iran . TL;DR