Swiss Citizen Accused of Espionage Dies in Iranian Prison

Iranian authorities report suicide, while Switzerland demands full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

A Swiss national detained in Iran on espionage charges was reported to have died by suicide in Semnan prison, 180 kilometers east of Tehran.
Iranian judiciary sources claim the prisoner took his life while temporarily left alone in his cell; efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has confirmed the death and is seeking clarification from Iranian authorities, as well as the repatriation of the body.
Switzerland has demanded a detailed explanation of the reasons for the man's arrest and a thorough investigation into his death.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions involving foreign nationals detained in Iran, with rights groups accusing Tehran of using such cases as political leverage.