Iran condemns ‘unprofessional’ actions of French diplomats
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- Iran’s foreign minister criticizes actions by two French diplomats in Tehran, calling them unacceptable.
- France says the diplomats were subjected to intimidation and lengthy questioning by Iranian security forces.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned what he described as the “unconventional and unprofessional” actions of two French diplomats in Tehran, calling them unacceptable during a phone call with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot.
According to a statement shared on Araghchi’s Telegram channel, the Iranian minister objected to what he called the “unconventional and undiplomatic actions” of the two French officials stationed in Tehran.
Araghchi did not provide details about the diplomats’ actions but said foreign missions must respect the laws of the host country and follow diplomatic principles and norms.
The exchange followed comments from Barrot, who said the two French diplomats had been subjected to an “extremely serious act of intimidation” by Iranian security services over the weekend.
Barrot said the officials were detained and questioned for several hours, without providing further details about the circumstances.
The incident has added to tensions between Tehran and Paris as both sides navigate strained diplomatic relations.
