Iran frees two French citizens after three years in prison

Iran has released two French nationals, Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, who had been imprisoned for over three years on charges of spying, which their families and France deemed unfounded. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed relief at their release from Evin prison and confirmed they are now at the French embassy, although their return timeline remains uncertain. The pair’s detention was part of a broader strategy by Iran to leverage hostages for concessions, coinciding with heightened tensions between Tehran and the West. Their release may be linked to potential negotiations, including a swap involving an Iranian national detained in France.

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