France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightens
Summary
France will expel two Iranian diplomats in response to Iran banning two French diplomats in Tehran. This decision follows the brief arrest and questioning of the French diplomats in Iran, which France called an unacceptable violation of diplomatic rules.Key Facts
- France is expelling two Iranian diplomats serving in France.
- Iran banned two French diplomats from returning to their embassy in Tehran.
- The French diplomats were briefly arrested and questioned by Iranian authorities last month.
- France called Iran’s actions an "intolerable" violation of diplomatic immunity.
- One French diplomat was reportedly physically abused during the incident.
- Iran denied mistreating the diplomats and accused them of interfering in Iran’s internal affairs.
- The French Foreign Minister is Jean-Noël Barrot.
- The tensions followed France’s support for Iranian artists, scientists, and researchers.
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