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Reports of Australians held in Iran

There are reports coming through of non-Iranian people being arrested and held in Iran. Two are reported to have camped in military areas.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49658365
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Camped in a military area and the use of a drone there is really not the best thing to do in this countries.

You always should be aware of laws and where you go.

But hope they get free soon
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Camped in a military area and the use of a drone there is really not the best thing to do in this countries.
I'd say that holds true for anywhere, not just "these countries". I wouldn't do this in the US or in my own country and expect to get away with it without consequence. Especially if you're from a country that recently announced it would increase its military presence in the area.

Do hope they are released soon though.
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More on the story of the 2 Australian/British overland car drivers arrested in Iran:

https://www.theguardian.com/australi...g-mark-firkin?

As said above, flying drones/ taking pictures in sensitive places and being ignorant of local laws and customs isn't the best strategy to follow.

Hope they get released very soon.
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Iran: drone warning

Only rumoured that drone use was the cause, but better to know.

https://expeditionportal.com/the-way...ns-evin-prison


Released oct 5: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49943566

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