Iran Issues Harsh Sentences Against Two French Nationals on Charges of Espionage and Intelligence Cooperation

Iran’s Fars news agency announced that two French citizens have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted of espionage and intelligence cooperation, in what Tehran describes as part of its efforts to “counter hostile intelligence activities.”

According to Iranian sources, the first defendant was sentenced to six years in prison for spying for French intelligence, plus five additional years for conspiracy against state security, along with 20 years in exile for collaborating with the Zionist entity, and was classified as a “mohareb” (enemy of God) under Iranian law.

The second defendant received a 10-year prison sentence for spying for France, five years for conspiracy, and an additional 17 years for aiding intelligence cooperation with the Israeli-occupied entity.

These rulings come amid growing tensions between Tehran and Western countries, marked by mutual accusations of espionage and interference in internal affairs. Observers note that the Iranian regime often uses such cases as a political pressure tool in its confrontations with the West.