French Families Demand Macron Act on 1,000 Days of Detention in Iran

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris remain imprisoned in Iran under accusations of espionage, with families calling for urgent diplomatic intervention.

Cécile Kohler, a French teacher, and her partner Jacques Paris have been detained in Iran since May 2022, accused of espionage during a tourist trip.
Families of the detainees marked 1,000 days of captivity with rallies in Soultz, calling on President Emmanuel Macron to prioritize their release.
Macron condemned the detentions as 'indigne and arbitraire' and announced plans to meet the families soon, reiterating demands for their immediate release.
Kohler's family reports her deteriorating physical and mental health, with Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi warning the conditions could be life-threatening.
The detentions are part of Iran's alleged 'hostage diplomacy,' with French officials urging citizens to avoid traveling to Iran due to risks of arbitrary arrest.