"Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, were due back in France on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said as he hailed their departure from the country facing US threats of devastating attacks."
"Macron thanked Oman for its mediation 'efforts' in the case, stating, 'It is a relief for all of us and clearly for their families.'"
"French authorities have become more anxious about Trump's rhetoric and the foreign ministry source said the threats were probably 'decisive' in Iran's decision to let the pair leave."
"A source from Macron's office indicated that the couple left Tehran at dawn Tuesday in a diplomatic convoy with the French ambassador for the Azerbaijan capital Baku."
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals, are returning to France after over three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges. They were under house arrest at the French embassy in Tehran since their release in November. Their departure was facilitated by mediation from Oman and came after US President Trump's threats against Iran. French authorities expressed relief at their return, while another Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, remains in France despite previous discussions of a prisoner swap.
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