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Frenchman Olivier Grondeau freed after more than two years in Tehran prison

Olivier Grondeau aboard a plane after being released by Iranian authorities (photo released 20 March 2025). © CDCS/MEAE via AFP

Iran has freed a French man who was jailed for nearly two and a half years on security charges. Olivier Grondeau, one of three French nationals held in Iran, arrived in France on Monday, the French presidency said.

Officials did not give details about the circumstances of Grondeau's release, which came on Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Iran has previously freed prisoners on this occasion.

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