Former hostage in Iran Louis Arnaud arrives at Le Bourget airport. He was detanined during 621 days. He was greeted by his family and by French Foreign Minister Séjourné as he exited the special airplane sent to bring him back to France.
President Emmanuel Macron urged Tehran to free three other French nationals promptly. Arnaud, a banking consultant, faced a five-year jail term on national security charges following his arrest while traveling through Iran during 2022 protests. His family emphasized his non-involvement in political activities or the social unrest. In a post on social media X, the French president also thanked the Omani authorities for their assistance in the matter.
