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Swiss detainee commits suicide in Iranian prison, state media reports

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Swiss detainee commits suicide in Iranian prison, state media reports

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  • A **Swiss national** detained on **espionage charges** has reportedly taken his own life in a prison located in **Semnan province**.
  • The **Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency** reported that the man was found dead after requesting food from his cellmate.
  • Efforts to rescue the detainee were reported as **unsuccessful**, according to the justice department official of the province.
  • The **Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs** has confirmed the incident and is in contact with local authorities to clarify details.
  • Switzerland has historically acted as a **protecting power** for the U.S. in its diplomatic relations with Iran since 1979.

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