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Bernard Phelan said he would not try to go back to Iran under the current regime

'You will die in prison' - Irishman recalls Iran ordeal

Irish man Bernard Phelan, who was released from an Iranian jail in May, has said he is suffering from PTSD following his ordeal, during which he was told he would "die in prison".

Ireland • 24 Jul 23

Bernard Phelan, originally from Co Tipperary, has been held in Iran since late last year (file image)

Irish man Bernard Phelan leaves Iran after imprisonment

Irish man Bernard Phelan has left Iran after being released from over six months in prison, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said.

Ireland • 12 May 23

Vincent Phelan is pleading for his son's release from an Iranian prison

'I want to have Bernard with me before I pass away'

The father of Irish man Bernard Phelan, who has been held in prison in Iran for the last six months, has made a plea for his son's release.

Ireland • 30 Mar 23

Govt urged not to reopen embassy in Iran

The family of an Irish man who has been detained in Iran since October is calling on the authorities here not to reopen an embassy in Tehran.

Ireland • 08 Mar 23

Bernard Phelan, detained in Iran since early October, will accept food and fluids again

Irish citizen held in Iran suspends hunger strike

An Irish citizen held in Iran has suspended his dry hunger strike at the request of his family, who fear for his life, his sister said.

Ireland • 20 Jan 23

Bernard Phelan has been detained in Iran since October

'A matter of days': Concern over Irish citizen in Iran

A French-Irish citizen held in Iran since October 2022 and now on a dry hunger strike to protest his detention will survive no more than a few days unless he is freed, his sister has said.

World • 18 Jan 23

Bernard Phelan was arrested in Iran in October

Concern for health of French-Irish citizen held in Iran

France is extremely worried about the health of a French-Irish citizen held in Iran since October 2022, who relatives say is on hunger strike, the country's foreign ministry has said.

World • 17 Jan 23

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