Jacques Paris

Jacques Paris, along with Cécile Kohler, are French teachers who were detained in Iran for three and a half years. They are described as being fond of literature and travel. They were released on April 7, 2026, and are en route back to France. The release was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron, who also thanked Oman for its mediation efforts. Prior to their release, they were held at the French embassy in Tehran since November, unable to leave the country. Their release is considered the end of a long ordeal, and their lawyer expressed immense joy and relief. The news coincides with discussions about Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian woman convicted in France for promoting terrorism, potentially being part of an exchange deal.