Austrian Diplomacy Wins: Two Austrians Freed from Iranian Detention

PeopleOther ♦ Published: June 6, 2023; 11:44 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria's efforts to secure the release of Kamran Ghaderi and Massud Mossaheb from Iranian custody have finally borne fruit. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg announced that the two Austrian-Iranian dual citizens were on their way to Austria, where their families are eagerly waiting for them.

Kamran Ghaderi (left) and Masoud Mossaheb (right) are now on their way to Austria. / Picture: © Free Kamran Ghaderi / Harika Ghaderi / Amnesty International Österreich (Photo composition)

Again and again, foreign citizens or Iranians living abroad are arrested in Iran. This includes Austrians, who often remain imprisoned for years and leave their families behind in worry. In this context, it is welcome news that Austria's diplomatic efforts over many years have finally been successful. Thanks to close cooperation with Belgium and Oman, the release of the two…