French Court Denies Extradition of Iranian Suspect
December 30, 2025
The Republic of Cyprus failed to overturn a French court decision that denied the extradition of Iranian suspect Behdad Jafari. The court ruled that European law does not apply in areas where Cyprus does not exercise effective control. The Cypriot Ministry of Justice submitted a request with legal arguments, but the French authorities rejected the appeal. The case has political implications, affecting Cyprus-France relations. However, there may still be opportunities for reconsideration of the decision in the future.