Paris, June 21 -- French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his unwavering demand for the release of a French couple who were detained by the Iranian government back in May 2022.

The two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were held by Iran under espionage charges, which the couple denied, and they have been imprisoned in appalling conditions, as per their families, France 24 reported.

In a post on X on Saturday, Macron expressed his concern over their "inhumane detention" during a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He also demanded the immediate return of the couple to France, while also addressing the broader issue of Iran's nuclear program amid the escalating tensions within the region.

Macron emphasised...