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Belgian Embassy in Tehran Grants Custody of Two Iranian Girls to Their Mother

Feb 9, 2026 February 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Belgian Embassy in Tehran has granted custody of two Iranian girls, Yasmin and Sara, to their mother after they escaped from their father who had taken them to Iran instead of Belgium. An international arrest warrant has been issued for the father. This case highlights international custody disputes and the role of embassies in such matters.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Belgian Embassy in Tehran has intervened in an international custody dispute, granting custody of two girls to their Belgian mother.

👥 Key Players

Belgian Foreign Minister MENTIONED
Foreign Minister of Belgium
"Responsible for Belgium's international relations and diplomatic missions, including embassies."
Yasmin and Sara Pour Hashemi MENTIONED
Iranian girls involved in custody dispute
"Central figures in the international custody dispute between Iran and Belgium."
Father of Yasmin and Sara MENTIONED
Iranian father involved in custody dispute
"His actions led to an international custody conflict and legal actions."
Belgian Embassy in Tehran MENTIONED
Diplomatic mission in Iran
"Provided protection and facilitated the custody process for the girls."

📰 What Happened

Two Iranian girls, Yasmin and Sara, entered the Belgian Embassy in Tehran seeking to join their mother in Belgium after their father kept them in Iran. The Belgian government has issued an international arrest warrant for the father.

  • The girls were taken to Iran by their father instead of returning to Belgium.
  • A Belgian court has granted custody to their mother.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Highlights the complexities of international custody cases involving Iranian nationals and foreign entities.
🌍 Regional: Reflects broader regional issues of legal jurisdiction and family law in cross-border contexts.
🌐 International: Demonstrates the role of embassies in protecting citizens abroad and enforcing international legal decisions.

📚 Background

International custody disputes often involve complex legal and diplomatic challenges, especially when parents are from different countries with differing legal systems.

International custody disputes Diplomatic protection
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source appears to be an international news outlet, likely providing a balanced perspective on the event.

The Belgian Foreign Minister stated that the embassy in Tehran will protect two girls who have left their Iranian father and wish to join their mother in Belgium. The two girls, Yasmin and Sara Pour Hashemi, entered the embassy on Tuesday after surprising their father, who had kept them in Iran for several months. The father took the girls to Greece for a holiday in August but instead of returning them to their mother in Belgium, brought them back to Iran. A Belgian court has granted custody of the girls to their mother, who lives in Liège. The Belgian government has issued an international arrest warrant for the girls' father.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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