Prisoners
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris released from prison in Iran
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran since May 2022, were released from Tehran's Evin prison on Tuesday and are now at the French ambassador's residence. This conditional release marks a first step toward their return to France, announced Emmanuel Macron. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot praised their good health and vowed to continue diplomatic efforts.
Russia has announced a proposal to France regarding French researcher Laurent Vinatier, imprisoned since June 2024 and facing up to 20 years in prison for espionage. President Emmanuel Macron is fully mobilized to secure his swift release, while his family hopes for a return during the holidays. The Kremlin states the ball is now in Paris's court.