French tourist disappeared in Iran during cycling trip

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An 18-year-old French tourist, Lennart Monterlos, has been missing in Iran since June 16, 2025, raising concerns about his safety. Monterlos was on a solo cycling trip across Eurasia, documenting his journey online before his disappearance. He had been traveling through Iran since November 2024, after starting his trip in August 2024. French authorities are in contact with Monterlos' family, while reiterating the strong recommendation against French citizens traveling to Iran due to the risk of arbitrary detention.


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