Second French Citizen Allowed to Leave Iran After House Arrest

France intensifies diplomatic efforts as two nationals remain imprisoned in Iran under harsh conditions.

A second French citizen, previously under house arrest in Iran for several months, has been permitted to leave the country.
This development follows the recent release of Olivier Grondeau, who had been detained in Iran since 2022.
Two other French nationals, Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler, remain imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges since May 2022.
The French government has condemned the harsh conditions faced by the imprisoned citizens and is ramping up efforts to secure their release.
France has issued strong warnings against travel to Iran, citing the risk of arbitrary detention and the use of state hostage diplomacy by Tehran.