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Two French nationals freed by Iran under 'Islamic clemency', Iran's foreign minister says

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Posted on November 5, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -Two French citizens were freed because of "Islamic clemency" and are still in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told state media on Wednesday. The French President Emmanuel Macron

Iran Releases Two French Nationals Citing 'Islamic Clemency'

DUBAI (Reuters) -Two French citizens were freed because of "Islamic clemency" and are still in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told state media on Wednesday.

The French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Iran had released Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris, who were detained in Iran for over three years and were convicted of spying.

The two are currently at the French embassy in Iran, Araqchi said, adding an Iranian woman freed by Paris earlier this year is at the Iranian embassy in France.

(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi and Elwely Elwelly; Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Two French nationals released by Iran citing 'Islamic clemency'.
  • The individuals were detained for over three years on spying charges.
  • French President Macron confirmed their release.
  • The released individuals are currently at the French embassy in Iran.
  • An Iranian woman was freed by France earlier this year.

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