French citizen Olivier Grondeau has been released from imprisonment in Iran after over 880 days, as confirmed by French officials. The release came on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a time when Iran has historically freed prisoners. French President Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s minister for Europe and foreign affairs, welcomed Grondeau’s release and vowed to continue efforts to secure the release of other French nationals still held in Iran, including Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris.
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Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence
Syria's upcoming parliamentary election, set for mid-September, will exclude the southern province of Sweida and two northern provinces due to security issues following deadly clashes. The electoral commission stated that vacant seats from these areas will remain until a secure environment is established for voting. Want More Context? 🔎
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