French national Lennart Monterlos was released from detention in Iran on October 8th, 2025, according to a statement released on social media by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron expressed relief for Monterlos's freedom, thanking those involved in his liberation. He also called for the immediate release of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who remain "arbitrarily and in inhumane conditions" in Iran, as stated by Macron. Monsieur Monterlos had been detained in Iran since June 16th, 2025. The specific circumstances and reasons for his detention have not been detailed in the provided statement. President Macron's office has not yet provided further comment on the conditions of Monterlos's release or the ongoing situation of Kohler and Paris.
