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Iranian Academic Mahdieh Esfandiari Granted Conditional Release in France Following Detention for Anti-Israel Posts
Oct 23, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian linguist and academic, has been conditionally released by French authorities after months of detention related to alleged pro-Hamas social media posts. The Iranian citizen, who has lived in France since 2018, faces multiple terrorism-related charges and awaits trial in January while Iranian and French officials potentially negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Iran Rejects Trump's Peace Overture, Citing US Role in Recent Military Strikes
Oct 14, 2025 02:13 pm CST
Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's call for a peace agreement, stating that American actions contradict diplomatic rhetoric. Following devastating strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June that killed over 1,000 people, Tehran's foreign ministry questioned how peace proposals could follow such hostilities. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the nations after a brief but intense conflict that derailed nuclear negotiations.