Iran – Meeting between Minister Barrot and hostage families (17 October 2024)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met today with the families of our compatriots who are being held hostage in Iran in unacceptable conditions.

The Minister assured the families that they have our ear and our support. He reaffirmed the efforts by French authorities to obtain our hostages’ immediate release, which remains France’s absolute priority with respect to Iran.