JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ex French Detainees in Iran Returning to France, Macron Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Che, Jenny; Najafizada, Eltaf 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the return of two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, to France after being detained in Iran for over three years on espionage and other charges. Although freed from prison in November, they had remained in Iran until recent diplomatic efforts, including mediation by Omani authorities, facilitated their departure. Iranian state media reported their release was part of an exchange involving Mahdieh Esfandiari, who was convicted in France for promoting terrorism on social media, and the withdrawal of a complaint against Tehran at the International Court of Justice. The French presidency confirmed their arrival in France is scheduled for Wednesday but did not comment on the reported exchange details. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192846020
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