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France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism

A French court on Thursday sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of justifying terrorism in a move that observers believe could spur Paris' negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are detained in Iran.

26 Feb, 13:46 — 26 Feb, 13:46
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France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism

A French court on Thursday sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of justifying terrorism in a move that observers believe could spur Paris' negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are detained in Iran.

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L’Iranienne Mahdieh Esfandiari condamnée à un an de prison ferme et une interdiction définitive du territoire

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France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism

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