Iranian authorities have released Austrian citizen Christian Weber, who was detained for unspecified crimes in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province. The release was reported by the Mizan news agency on September 17, highlighting that the decision was made considering 'Islamic mercy.' This incident raises questions about the nature of charges against Weber, with Austria confirming his arrest was not related to recent protests following Mahsa Amini’s death.
The Mizan news agency noted that Christian Weber was handed over to Austria's ambassador in Tehran to facilitate his exit from Iran. The lack of clarity regarding the alleged crimes for which Weber was imprisoned adds a layer of complexity to his release. Austria had previously stated that Weber's arrest was not connected to the widespread protests that erupted in Iran after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in custody.
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