It’s the moment a Gaithersburg mother has been waiting for for months

Firouzeh Firouzabadi was able to hug her son, Reza Zavvar, in their driveway Saturday, just feet from where he was arrested by federal agents this summer.

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“It’s amazing,” Zavvar said. “I’m glad it’s over.”

He also had an emotional reunion with his beloved dog, Duke.

And now days after his happy homecoming, the 52-year-old is replaying that morning on June 28.

“When I saw the first ICE agent exit his car and walk towards me with his hand on his weapon and asking if my dog is friendly, I said ‘Yes he is friendly,’ […]My heart kind of like sank — like I can't believe this is happening.”

Reza Zavvar sat down with News4 Tuesday to reflect on the 77 day

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