France and Iran Exchange Detainees

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari returned home after detainee exchange after being arrested on terrorism charges.
French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were released after Tehran agreed to swap detainees, having been arrested in May 2022 on espionage charges.
President Macron called the release a 'long-term effort' amid US-Israel pressure on Iran.
Esfandiari called French court ruling 'unjust' and claimed no freedom of speech in France.

International Relations | Legal Issues | Detainee Exchange

France | Iran | Azerbaijan

Mahdieh Esfandiari | Cecile Kohler | Jacques Paris | President Emmanuel Macron

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