‘Worrying disappearance’: 18-year-old French national missing in Iran; 20 Europeans under detention in country
Sunday, 6 July 2025 () An 18-year-old Franco-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, has gone missing in Iran since June 16, prompting concern from French authorities. The disappearance occurs amidst warnings that Iran is deliberately targeting Westerners, particularly French nationals, on espionage charges. Several European nationals are currently detained in Iran, with accusations of spying for Israel, further escalating diplomatic tensions.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war, leading Ashura prayers in Tehran. The 86-year-old Supreme Leader’s attendance at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh ceremony silenced rumors about his health and whereabouts. Thousands gathered, chanting and mourning,...
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