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Mahdieh Esfandiari on trial in Paris: French court due to hand down verdict

A French court is due to hand down its verdict today (February 26) in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari for glorifying terrorism. She is a possible bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are being held in Iran. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Bizot tells us more.

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