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Kamāl Kharrazi: The Two Iranian Girls in Tehran Will Be Treated According to Iranian Law

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

Two Iranian girls, aged 15 and 6, sought refuge at the Belgian Embassy in Tehran due to a custody dispute. Their father, Shahab Hashemi, faces an international arrest warrant for not returning them to their mother in Belgium. Iran's Foreign Minister, Kamāl Kharrazi, emphasized that they will be treated under Iranian law, as Iran does not recognize dual citizenship.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The custody dispute involving dual citizens in Iran poses diplomatic challenges and highlights legal complexities.

👥 Key Players

Kamāl Kharrazi MENTIONED
Iran's Foreign Minister
"As the Foreign Minister, he is responsible for Iran's international relations and diplomacy, particularly in sensitive cases involving foreign nationals or dual citizens."
Shahab Hashemi MENTIONED
Father of the two girls
"He is at the center of the custody dispute and faces an international arrest warrant, which complicates the legal and diplomatic situation."
Belgian Foreign Ministry MENTIONED
Foreign diplomatic entity involved
"They are involved due to the girls' dual citizenship and the international legal implications of the custody dispute."

📰 What Happened

Two Iranian-Belgian girls sought refuge at the Belgian Embassy in Tehran amid a custody dispute. Iran's Foreign Minister stated they will be treated under Iranian law, as Iran does not recognize dual citizenship.

  • The girls are aged 15 and 6 and hold dual citizenship.
  • Their father brought them to Iran from Greece, defying a custody order.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The case highlights Iran's legal stance on citizenship and could impact its diplomatic relations with Belgium.
🌍 Regional: It underscores regional complexities in international law and custody disputes.
🌐 International: The situation may strain Iran-Belgium relations and raise questions about the protection of dual citizens.

📚 Background

Iran does not recognize dual citizenship, which often complicates legal matters involving Iranians with foreign ties. Custody disputes can become international diplomatic issues.

Dual citizenship in Iran International custody disputes
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source is the state news agency IRNA, which may reflect the official Iranian government perspective.

Kamāl Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, stated that the two girls who sought refuge at the Belgian Embassy in Tehran due to a custody dispute between their parents will be treated according to Iranian law. The state news agency IRNA reports that Mr. Kharrazi, in a phone conversation with the Belgian Foreign Minister, mentioned that although the two girls hold dual citizenship of Belgium and Iran, they are considered Iranian citizens. Iran does not recognize dual citizenship. The girls, aged fifteen and six, went to the Belgian Embassy on Tuesday and requested to join their mother in Belgium. Shahab Hashemi, the father of the two girls, brought them from Greece to Iran in August. He faces an international arrest warrant for failing to return his daughters to their mother, who has legal custody of them in Belgium. Mr. Kharrazi stated that the Iranian Foreign Ministry is working to find a legal solution that is acceptable to the family of the two girls.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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