A French tourist detained by Iranian authorities for more than two years has been released and returned to France, announced President Emmanuel Macron, reports BBC News.
Olivier Grondeau, 34, is "free" and with his family, Macron wrote on X on Thursday, adding: "We share his family's immense happiness and relief."
Mr Grondeau was arrested in southern Iran in October 2022 and sentenced to five years in prison for "conspiracy against the Islamic republic". His family have always denied the charges.
The Iranian regime has arrested many tourists and dual nationals in recent years, mostly on spying and national security charges.
French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted a picture of Mr Grondeau on a plane returning home on Thursday.
"Held hostage in Iran for 887 days, he has been reunited with his family, loved ones, and his country. It's a huge relief," he wrote.
Speaking publicly for the first time since his arrest in January, Mr Grondeau said he was being "held hostage" by authorities.
His family have described him as a passionate fan of Persian poetry who had travelled to Iran on a tourist visa as part of a world tour.
Two other French citizens are currently being held in Iran.