French nationals return home following Iran prison release

What Happened

Two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran for three and a half years on espionage charges, are returning to France following negotiations led by Oman. President Emmanuel Macron announced their release on Tuesday. They were held at Evin prison and released in November. France released an Iranian student in exchange. The release reflects improving France-Iran relations.

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