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If convicted, Mr Chen faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in jail.

Two French nationals have been handed lengthy prison sentences by a court in Iran after being convicted of espionage, Iranian state media reports.

Chen faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted on wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges.

In his closing submissions to the judge on Tuesday, Mr Lennon's barrister, Alisdair Williamson KC, said: "The question for you. Is this a lawful stop? If it is not, you cannot convict Mr Lennon."

Iranian authorities on Tuesday handed down two French nationals lengthy prison sentences after convicting them on multiple charges including spying for Israel, the judiciary said.