French National Olivier Grondeau Released After Detention in Iran

Detained since 2022 on espionage charges, Grondeau returns to France as diplomatic efforts continue for two other French nationals still imprisoned in Iran.

Olivier Grondeau, a French citizen detained in Iran since October 2022, has been released and is now back in France.
He was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of espionage and conspiracy, which France deemed arbitrary and part of Iran's 'hostage diplomacy.'
Held in Tehran's Evin Prison, Grondeau's health deteriorated during his 887-day detention, and he is undergoing medical evaluations for his weakened psychological state.
French President Emmanuel Macron credited sustained diplomatic efforts for Grondeau's release and reaffirmed France's commitment to securing the freedom of two other detained nationals, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris.
Grondeau's case highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations, including disputes over Iran's nuclear program and its human rights record.

Le Journal du Dimanche