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flag French hostage Olivier Grondeau released after nearly two and a half years in Iranian custody.

flag French citizen Olivier Grondeau has been released after over 880 days in Iranian custody, coinciding with the Persian New Year. flag French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the release but provided no details on the circumstances. flag Macron also urged Iran to free two other French citizens still detained. flag Human rights groups suggest detainees are used as bargaining chips in negotiations, and tensions persist over Iran's nuclear program.

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