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Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

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Posted on October 22, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran welcomed the conditional release of Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari from French prison, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday, adding Tehran will

Iran Celebrates Conditional Release of Student from French Jail

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran welcomed the conditional release of Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari from French prison, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday, adding Tehran will strive for her full release.

Iran has accused France of arbitrarily detaining Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian student living in the French city of Lyon, who was arrested this year over anti-Israel social media posts.

(Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • Iran welcomes the conditional release of Mahdieh Esfandiari.
  • Esfandiari was detained in France over anti-Israel posts.
  • Tehran accuses France of arbitrary detention.
  • Iran aims for Esfandiari's full release.
  • The case highlights Iran-France tensions.

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