US EditionFrance concerned over citizen missing in Iran, minister says
IRAN, JUL 6 – The 18-year-old went missing days after Israeli airstrikes, raising concerns amid Iran's history of detaining dual nationals on espionage charges, officials said.
- An 18-year-old tourist went missing during a cycling trip in Iran, prompting concern from the French Foreign Ministry, which described his disappearance as "worrying."
- The French government is worried because Iran has a "deliberate policy of taking Western hostages" and has had no contact with the missing tourist since June 16.
- Laurent Saint-Martin warned that travelers should heed government advice regarding the dangers in Iran at their own risk.
- In May, France filed a case at the World Court against Iran for violating consular protection rights, aiming to pressure Tehran regarding two detained French citizens.
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Some Europeans still travel to Iran, ignoring dire warnings
Brushing aside increasingly urgent official warnings to stay clear of Iran, some European tourists still head to the Islamic Republic, which is accused by Western governments of practicing "hostage diplomacy".
·Calhoun, United States
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At the age of 18, Lennart Monterlos no longer gave a sign of life since 16 June 2025. He had gone to Iran for a great cycling trip during his year of caesure.
The Bisontin left the Doubs on 13 August 2024 in order to reach Japan by bike. His family did not hear from him since 16 June when he was close to the city of Chiraz.
·Paris, France
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Great concern for a young German cyclist in Iran! Since June 16 Lennart M. (18) no longer had any contact with his family.
·Berlin, Germany
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