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Iran Indicts Two French Nationals on Mossad Espionage and Corruption Charges

Paris has threatened to reimpose sanctions in response to what it calls baseless charges aimed at gaining leverage.

Les portraits de Cécile Kohler et de Jacques Paris, tous deux emprisonnés en Iran, étaient affichés, en mars, sur les grilles entourant l’Assemblée nationale.
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Rassemblement pour Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, détenus en Iran depuis le 7 mai 2022.

Overview

  • Iranian authorities have formally charged Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with espionage for the Mossad, conspiracy to overthrow the regime and corruption on Iranian soil, each offense carrying the death penalty.
  • The couple was relocated from Evin Prison into undisclosed detention sites without access to independent legal counsel after an Israeli airstrike hit the facility on June 23.
  • A French diplomat secured rare consular access on July 1 at Bozorg penitentiary, confirming that both nationals remain alive while leaving their exact conditions and location unclear.
  • France filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice in May and now warns of invoking the snapback mechanism to restore international sanctions if Tehran does not release the two immediately.
  • Families of Kohler and Paris continue to demand proof of life, unfettered consular visits and the right to independent legal representation amid deepening concern over their welfare.