French Citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris Released from Iranian Prison
FRANCE 24 EnglishDecember 5, 20251 min889 views
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- 🇫🇷 French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from Iran's notorious Evin prison after over three years of detention.
- 🤝 Their release was described by Iranian authorities as conditional, and they were taken to France's mission in Tehran.
- 📞 The pair had an emotional video call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who assured them of France's commitment to their swift return.
Espionage Charges and Detainment
- ✈️ Kohler and Paris, identified as teachers, were detained in 2022 while on a tourist trip and later sentenced to lengthy prison terms on espionage charges.
- ⚖️ France has consistently stated that their detention was arbitrary.
Potential Swap Deal
- 🔄 The release of the French pair came shortly after France freed Iranian woman Madia Esfandari on bail.
- 🗣️ Iran has indicated that Esfandari, who faces charges of spreading terror propaganda in France, could be part of a swap deal.
- 🏛️ Esfandari is currently at Iran's embassy in Paris, awaiting her return home after her trial.
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