Iran's hostages: how does the Lithuanian authorities' decision threaten the citizens? Two Lithuanians have been imprisoned in Iran for four weeks, and there is no news of their return. The sister of one of the detainees, Ruta Kurskaina, said she was ready to pay a ransom if Iran demanded it. The visit to Iran took place without informing the family. Relatives learned about the trip from social networks, which caused concern due to the unstable situation in the country. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed several days to confirm the data collected by their loved ones. It is already the fourth week, and there is less and less hope that the Iranian regime may delay the matter, says Ruta Korskaina. The increasing number of arrests of foreign citizens in Iran raises serious concerns for the safety of Lithuanians abroad. The authorities' lack of attention to the safety of their citizens becomes a clear problem. Of course, these cases emphasize the need to improve Lithuania's policy strategy regarding the protection of its citizens abroad.

Iran's hostages: how does the Lithuanian authorities' decision threaten the citizens? Two Lithuanians have been imprisoned in Iran for four weeks, and there is no news of their return. The sister of one of the detainees, Ruta Kurskaina, said she was ready to pay a ransom if Iran demanded it. The visit to Iran took place without informing the family. Relatives learned about the trip from social networks, which caused concern due to the unstable situation in the country. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed several days to confirm the data collected by their loved ones. It is already the fourth week, and there is less and less hope that the Iranian regime may delay the matter, says Ruta Korskaina. The increasing number of arrests of foreign citizens in Iran raises serious concerns for the safety of Lithuanians abroad. The authorities' lack of attention to the safety of their citizens becomes a clear problem. Of course, these cases emphasize the need to improve Lithuania's policy strategy regarding the protection of its citizens abroad.