Summary
Two French citizens, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were held in Iran for over three years on spying charges but have now returned to France. Their release followed negotiations led by Oman and an understanding that included freeing an Iranian detained in France.
Key Facts
- Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were detained in Iran for over three years on charges of spying.
- They were released last year and stayed at the French embassy until now.
- Their return to France was part of negotiations led by Oman.
- Iran agreed to their release in exchange for France freeing an Iranian student, Mahdieh Esfandiari.
- France will withdraw a complaint against Iran at the International Court of Justice as part of the agreement.
- The release comes amid tensions related to US and Israeli actions against Iran.
- French lawmakers celebrated their release with applause in the National Assembly.
