‘Worrying disappearance’: 18-year-old French national missing in Iran; 20 Europeans under detention in country

An 18-year-old Franco-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, has gone missing in Iran since June 16, prompting concern from French authorities. The disappearance occurs amidst warnings that Iran is deliberately targeting Westerners, particularly French nationals, on espionage charges. Several European nationals are currently detained in Iran, with accusations of spying for Israel, further escalating diplomatic tensions.