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flag Iran calls release of detained student in France progress amid ongoing prisoner swap talks.

flag Iran welcomed the conditional release of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian student detained in France since February on charges linked to social media posts critical of Israel, calling it progress toward her full return. flag She was released under judicial supervision, must report regularly to police, and is barred from leaving France ahead of her January trial. flag Iran said the move may be part of ongoing negotiations for a prisoner swap involving two French nationals imprisoned in Iran since 2022 on spying charges, which France denies. flag The French prosecutor opposed her release, citing excessive pre-trial detention, but the court granted it. flag Iran maintains Esfandiari’s arrest was arbitrary, and both sides continue diplomatic discussions without confirming any formal agreement.

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