Iran releases French tourist held since 2022, Macron says

Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.

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Olivier Grondeau, 34, is "free" and with his family, Macron wrote on X on Thursday, adding: "We share his family's immense happiness and relief."

Mr Grondeau was arrested in southern Iran in October 2022 and sentenced to five years in prison for "conspiracy against the Islamic republic". His family have always denied the charges.

The Iranian regime has arrested many tourists and dual nationals in recent years, mostly on spying and national security charges.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted a picture of Mr Grondeau on a plane returning home on Thursday.

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