Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-10-16
In June 2025, Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler, held in Iran for three years, endured a night of terror as their prison was struck by Israeli attacks amid escalating conflict in Iran.
In an excerpt from the program “Envoyé spécial,” the two French hostages recount how they faced fear and despair, notably describing “talking to the walls just to hear their voice.”
This harrowing night was followed by long months of anxiety before their unexpected release, highlighting the extent of their ordeal in a war-torn country.
