Lennart Monterlos, the 18-year-old Franco-German cyclist who has been missing since June 16 in Iran has been arrested by the Iranian authorities. The young man “was arrested for committing an offense,” Iranian Daily diplomacy said on Thursday The world. “An official notification concerning its situation has been sent to the French Embassy,” added Abbas Araghchi.
Questioned by AFP, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs replied to be “in contact with the Iranian authorities about the situation” of the young cycle tourist. “We are also linked to the family,” he added, refusing to make other comments “with regard to a case that brings into play the security” of a French national.
France advises against going to Iran
The young man crossed Iran by bicycle as part of a long journey to Tokyo. Before his disappearance, he had mentioned the warnings of those around him in the face of the risks in the region. His latest message on Instagram, dated June 12, took a humorous tone on the alleged danger of Iran.
Our file on Iran
French diplomacy recalls that it is strongly advised against French nationals to go to Iran and recommends that those already present to leave the country immediately due to the risk of arbitrary arrest.