Iran releases 1 Danish, 2 Austrian citizens after Oman mediation
The newest release of European dual nationals follows a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium also mediated by Oman.
One Danish and two Austrian citizens were released from detention in Iran on Friday, following further mediation by Oman.
Austria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Kamran Ghaderi and Massud Mossaheb are en route to Austria from Iran. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg specifically thanked Belgian diplomat Hadja Lahbib and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi for their release.
Years of persistent Austrian diplomatic efforts have paid off: Two Austrians freed from imprisonment in Iran! https://t.co/C0bDHzspH0 pic.twitter.com/DGaD7zI2x9
