Iranian on trial in France in case that could help release of French hostages

With the situation tense over in Iran, one of the country's national's is facing justice here in France. Mahdieh Esfandiari, a professional translator, is on trial in Paris, facing accusations of promoting terrorism. Her case is being closely watched in Tehran, where two French nationals have been detained since 2022. With Esfan-diari's trial now underway, the pair's release could be on the horizon, depending on the outcome.