World | espionage American Journo Goes on Trial in Iran Dual citizen accused of spying for US; verdict expected within weeks By Rob Quinn Posted Apr 14, 2009 5:18 AM CDT Copied Reza Saberi, the father of American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi, who has been in jail for more than 2 months in Iran, is seen in Tehran on Thursday April 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian) A dual American-Iranian citizen accused of spying for the US has gone on trial in Iran, reports Reuters. Iranian authorities say freelance journalist Roxana Saberi is being tried behind closed doors and a verdict is expected within 2 to 3 weeks. US authorities have called the accusations "baseless" and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Iran to free Saberi without delay. Read These Next The latest trend in male enhancement involves a syringe. Trump not happy after Charlamagne tha God's suggestion for 2028. Do you really care if your diamond was made in a lab? A reward is offered in the Montana manhunt. Report an error