A nuclear deal with Iran is no breakthrough for the jailed Washington Post journalist, Jason Rezaian, said his brother, Ali Rezaian, in a statement on July 14.

"The outcome of the nuclear deal does not change Jason's cruel and illegal imprisonment for the past 356 days,” the statement said, 

"Jason is completely innocent of all charges and it is inhumane for him to still be held behind bars after nearly a year. He was a journalist doing his job and today he should be reporting on the details of this agreement rather than being subjected to continued incarceration and delays in the judicial proceedings.”

Rezaian was arrested in Iran in July 2014 with his wife Yeganeh Salehi, also a journalist. Three hearings have been held in his trial, the latest on July 13, 2015, which coincided with the final stages of nuclear talks in Vienna. No conclusion was reached and a new trial date has not been set.

The statement also said the family will remain appreciative of the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Government on behalf of Jason Rezaian:

"We are hopeful that with agreement now in place the Iranian courts will conclude this process swiftly and affirm Jason's innocence so we can bring him home and make our family whole once again."

Read more about Jason Rezaian on his profile.