Two French nationals among seven arrested in Iran have been indicted on charges of alleged espionage and conspiracy against the country's national security. Masoud Satayshi, a spokesman for the judiciary, said on January 3 that another indictment had been issued for a Belgian citizen whose case is currently being processed by the Revolutionary Court. He did not give the names of those indicted. Iranian security forces have taken some 40 foreign nationals into custody, often without revealing any charges, since mass protests broke out across the country over the death of a woman while in police custody. To read the original story from Radio Farda, click here.
Iran Detains Two French Nationals, One Belgian On Espionage Charges
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