"Exhausted" Frenchman Reveals Identity After Nearly Two Years in Iran
A Frenchman detained in Iran since October 2022 has revealed his identity in an audio message aired on French radio, expressing growing exhaustion over his imprisonment. Olivier Grondeau, 34, had previously been known only by his first name, and French authorities had not disclosed any information about his case. His message highlighted the dire conditions he and two other French nationals face. "Exhausted" Frenchman Reveals Identity After Nearly Two Years in Iran. Grondeau, who was arrested in Shiraz, Iran, was sentenced to five years in prison for "conspiracy against the Islamic republic." His family firmly rejects the charges, describing him as a passionate fan of Persian poetry who was visiting Iran on a tourist visa as part of a world tour. His mother confirmed his imprisonment, sharing details in an interview with France Inter. In his emotional audio message, Grondeau warned that he and the other French detainees—teacher Cecile Kohler and her partner, Jacqu...