Lithuanian authorities share few details as they seek to free citizens detained in Iran

LRT English28 October 2026, 11:14 UTCLithuania

Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that two Lithuanian women have been detained in Iran and said it is seeking to arrange consular assistance, while the sister of one of the women says the charges against them are baseless.

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