POD HOSTAGE DIPLOMACY

We work to free hostages and the unjustly detained worldwide. Together with their families, we share their stories and let you know how you can help Listen to or watch all our episodes at podhostagediplomacy.com You can also find us wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube

EN DIRECT | Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris s’expriment depuis le Palais de l’Élysée. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Très heureux d’accueillir Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris de retour en France après trois ans et demi d’épreuve en Iran. Profond soulagement pour nous tous. Merci à tous ceux qui y ont contribué.

Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris sont libres et en chemin vers le territoire français, après trois ans et demi de détention en Iran. C’est un soulagement pour nous tous et évidemment pour leurs familles. Merci aux autorités omanaises pour leurs efforts de médiation, aux services de l’État et aux citoyens qui se sont mobilisés sans relâche et ont ainsi contribué à leur retour.

January 27, 2026

SEE TREVOR REED'S BOOK TALK ON "RETRIBUTION" THIS SUN FEB 22nd at 10:50AM CST/11:50 EST on C-SPAN 2 TELEVISION. Trevor's discusses his time in Russia and Ukraine with Former Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan & his Co Author, Jim DeFelice from Georgetown University on Feb 2nd.

"Hai abbracciato mamma? È stata tanto in pensiero, lo sai, vero?". Così, la presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, rivolgendosi ad Alberto Trentini dopo il suo arrivo all'aeroporto di Ciampino insieme all'altro italiano detenuto nelle carceri venezuelane, Mario Burlò. Trentini, stringendo la mano alla premier, l'ha più volte ringraziata.

Armanda Trentini ha riabbracciato il suo Alberto ❤️

“An Aussie dad who spent more than four years in an Iraqi jail on “bogus charges” and is now stranded in the country has written an open letter begging fellow Australians to “make a noise” and help get him home.” #FreeRobertPether news.com.au/world/middle-e…

Welcome home Saad Almadi

Statement from the Almadi family

After 3 years, French hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been freed from prison in Iran and are now at the French Embassy in Tehran. I hope they can come home soon and be reunited with their family. So happy for you, Noémie Kohler. Well done!

#Iran | Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, détenus depuis plus de trois ans, sont désormais en sécurité à la résidence de France à Téhéran. Cela met un terme à leur calvaire. ➡️ fdip.fr/du3w9cza

Soulagement immense ! Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, détenus depuis trois ans en Iran, sont sortis de la prison d'Evin et sont en route pour l’Ambassade de France à Téhéran. Je me félicite de cette première étape. Le dialogue se poursuit pour permettre leur retour en France le plus rapidement possible. Nous y travaillons sans relâche et je tiens à remercier notre ambassade et tous les services de l’État pour leur mobilisation.

French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have both been wrongfully imprisoned in #Iran since 7 May 2022. The French government has called them state hostages. Cécile's sister, Noémie Kohler tells us what the Iranian regime, French gov and EU should do to @FreeCecile_ and Jacques. Listen to the full episode here: podhostagediplomacy.com/free-cecile-ko…

"We are sad. We are afraid all the time." French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have both been wrongfully imprisoned in #Iran since 7 May 2022. The French government has called them state hostages and demanded their release. We speak to Cécile's sister, Noémie Kohler who describes how her family have been coping with this trauma. Listen to the full episode: podhostagediplomacy.com/free-cecile-ko…

"It broke us. Literally, it broke us." French teacher and unionist, Cécile Kohler and her partner, Jacques Paris have been held hostage in #Iran since 7 May 2022. They visited Iran as tourists. The French government has called them state hostages and demanded their release. In October 2022, both Cécile and Jacques were made to deliver forced "confessions" which were aired on Iranian state media. Noémie Kohler, Cécile's sister tells us what it was like watching these forced confessions which were the first sign of life 5 months after Cécile and Jacques were arrested. Listen to the full episode here: podhostagediplomacy.com/free-cecile-ko…

French citizens, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris held hostage in Iran since 7 May 2022 have been handed heavy prison sentences for crimes they did not commit. The French government has called them state hostages and demanded their immediate release. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

British couple wrongfully imprisoned in #Afghanistan, Peter & Barbie Reynolds are free!

Delighted to welcome Peter and Barbie Reynolds’ release from detention in Kabul today. They will be hugely relieved to be reunited with their family. Many thanks to Qatar colleagues for their tireless efforts and facilitation. 🇬🇧advises against all travel to Afghanistan

This is fantastic news!!! Now let’s see if Nasrin is allowed to leave #Iran and come back home to the UK to be with her family. iranintl.com/en/202505201271