Two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, have received lengthy prison sentences in Iran for espionage. Arrested during a tourist trip in May 2022, they were convicted of spying for France and Israel. Their sentences include prison time and exile, with the possibility of release linked to a detainee exchange deal. France has accused Iran of arbitrary detention and torture-like conditions, while human rights groups highlight the use of foreign nationals as leverage in negotiations. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)