Detention of French-German Cyclist Confirmed in Iran

Paris, July 11 (AP) Iran's foreign minister has confirmed the detention of a teenage French-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, who disappeared last month, as reported by French newspaper Le Monde on Friday.

The cyclist was allegedly detained for committing an infraction, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned in an interview on Thursday, according to the newspaper. He did not provide specifics regarding the alleged offense.

France's embassy in Tehran has been notified of Monterlos' detention, according to Araghchi, the newspaper added. Monterlos had been cycling across Iran and had not been heard from since mid-June.

The French Foreign Ministry has not confirmed the detention, though it stated it is communicating with Iranian authorities concerning "the situation of our national" as well as with Monterlos' family.

Due to concerns for his safety, the ministry refrained from additional comments. It reiterated warnings previously issued against French nationals traveling to Iran. (AP) GRS GRS

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