France to Expel 2 Iranian Diplomats After Alleged Assault on 2 French Diplomats in Tehran
A French Iranian journalist said France is sending 'a clear message,' but others favor a stronger response.
France declared two Iranian embassy agents persona non grata following an alleged “extremely serious assault” by Iranian security services on two French diplomats in Tehran. This action is a retaliation for Iran barring the two French diplomats from returning to Iran. The decision was announced by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Iran’s ambassador was summoned to the French Foreign Ministry.
- France declared two agents of Iran’s embassy in Paris persona non grata.
- This is in retaliation for an alleged assault by Iranian security services on two French diplomats in Tehran.
- Iran had previously barred the two French diplomats from returning to Iran.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the measure.
- The decision was made under Article 9 of the 1961 Vienna Convention.
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