French Citizen Olivier Grondeau Freed After 887 Days in Iranian Detention

His release highlights ongoing concerns for two other detained French nationals as France continues diplomatic efforts for their freedom.

Olivier Grondeau, detained in Iran since October 2022 on disputed charges, has returned to France after 887 days in captivity.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed his release and reiterated calls for the release of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, still held in Iran.
Grondeau, accused of 'conspiracy against the Islamic republic,' was sentenced to five years in prison, charges his family firmly denied.
Concerns persist over the health of Kohler and Paris, with their families warning of life-threatening risks if they are not freed soon.
Iran's practice of detaining foreign nationals has been widely criticized as 'state hostage-taking' aimed at leveraging diplomatic concessions.