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France accuses Iran of torturing French detainees, urges nationals not to travel to Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe situation of three French citizens held in Iran is worsening, with some being detained in conditions similar to torture, France’s foreign minister says, adding that future ties and sanctions lifting will depend on their fate.
“The situation of our compatriots held hostage in Iran is simply unacceptable; they have been unjustly detained for several years, in undignified conditions that, for some, fall within the definition of torture under international law,” Jean-Noel Barrot tells a conference of French ambassadors.
“I say to the Iranian authorities: our hostages must be released. Our bilateral relations and the future of sanctions depend on it,” he says.
He also calls on French citizens not to travel to Iran.
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