French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over inciting 'terrorism' online
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By Le Monde
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French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over inciting 'terrorism' online
Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian, was arrested in France in February on charges of promoting 'terrorism' on social media. Before this week's trial, Iran's authorities said they would be willing to exchange Esfandiari for two French citizens they are holding.
