The Latest Breaking News from Jacques Paris

Iran confirms arrest of missing French-German teenage cyclist

France's prime minister has called on Iran not to "persecute innocent people" after Tehran announced it had arrested young Franco-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos, who disappeared in the country on 16 June.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2025

France 'worried' over teenage cyclist's disappearance in Iran

The French Foreign Ministry has reiterated warnings over travelling to Iran after an 18-year-old tourist on a cycling trip in the country went missing, describing his disappearance as "worrying".

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025

French foreign minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has denounced spy charges against two French nationals imprisoned in Iran for more than three years

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Israeli strike on Tehran jail was 'irresponsible': French prisoner's sister

An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran on Monday is completely irresponsible and puts prisoners "in mortal danger", said Noémie Kohler, the sister of French national Cécile Kohler who is jailed there.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025

Macron reiterates call for resumption of diplomacy to stop Middle East conflict

France's President, Emmanuel Macron, emerged from a meeting with top politicians and advisors to reiterate his call for a resumption of talks to stop the conflict between Israel, Iran and the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025

A European citizen was detained in Iran, accused of “spying in sensitive areas” of the country

A European citizen was recently detained in Iran and is accused of “spying in sensitive areas” of the country, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency on Friday.

Euronews · Jun 21, 2025

Macron says European powers to offer Iran a diplomatic exit from war with Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France and other European nations would make a diplomatic and technical offer to Iran in order to end the conflict with Israel.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025

France names new Iran ambassador as Europe moves to restart nuclear talks

France has named career diplomat Pierre Cochard as its new ambassador to Iran, as European governments push to revive nuclear talks and prevent a wider regional war. His appointment comes amid growing fears for the safety of two French citizens still jailed in Tehran, and just over a week after…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025

Family of French couple jailed in Iran pleads for humanitarian evacuation

The sister of a French teacher Cécile Kohler, held in an Iranian jail with her partner Jacques Paris, has called on the French government to secure their release on humanitarian grounds as violence intensifies between Iran and Israel.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2025

'Terrified': Supporters Fear For Prisoners Trapped In Iran

As Israel presses its aerial attacks on Tehran, concern is growing over the fate of foreign nationals and Iranians seen by rights groups as political prisoners imprisoned in the capital who have no chance of fleeing to safety.

International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025