Rescued Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has arrived home and it’s been revealed she celebrated freedom by indulging in an Aussie classic.
Rescued Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert celebrated her freedom with a Tim Tam and the “best cup of coffee she has had in two years”.
The University of Melbourne Middle East expert enjoyed the treat during her flight back to Australia from Tehran.
She had been held there for 804 days on spying charges that she strongly denied.
“Kylie had her first decent cup of coffee in two years on the plane, and a Tim Tam,” a source said.
The first photos of Dr Moore-Gilbert were taken on Friday at Canberra Airport after her chartered plane landed as part of the secret mission to bring her home.
The Melbourne University Middle East specialist appeared in good health after spending more than two years locked up in Iran over allegations of espionage — charges she has denied.
But she was met by health officials and members of the Australian Defence Force before being reunited with relieved relatives.
It’s understood she would now complete two weeks quarantine.
Dr Moore-Gilbert’s family said earlier this week they were “relieved and ecstatic” at her release.
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