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Iran acquits French-German national Monterlos of espionage charges- Tasnim

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Posted on October 6, 2025

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· Last updated: October 6, 2025

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Iran Clears French-German Cyclist Monterlos of Espionage Charges

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran acquitted French-German national Lennart Monterlos of espionage charges, the chief justice of the southern province of Hormozgan said on Monday, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

Monterlos is a young cyclist who was arrested in Iran in June during a 12-day-war between Iran and Israel.

The prosecutor could still raise objections to his acquittal, Tasnim added.

(Reporting by Dubai NewsroomEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Lennart Monterlos acquitted of espionage charges in Iran.
  • The acquittal was announced by Hormozgan's chief justice.
  • Monterlos was arrested during Iran-Israel conflict.
  • Prosecutor may still object to the acquittal.
  • Reported by Tasnim news agency.

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