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EU condemns Iran 'aggression' against French diplomats

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Union condemned Iran's security services for an "aggression" against two French diplomats in Tehran on July 19.
  • The EU stated the acts violated Vienna Conventions and jeopardized diplomatic relations, while France reported physical abuse and unlawful detention.
  • Iran's foreign ministry summoned the French ambassador, claiming the diplomats interfered in internal affairs under the guise of engaging with civil society.

The European Union has strongly condemned Iran's security forces for what it termed an "aggression" against two French diplomats in Tehran on July 19. The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that such actions are a "blatant violation of the Vienna Conventions" and threaten the foundation of diplomatic relations.

The EU unequivocally condemns the aggression against two diplomats of the Embassy of France in Tehran perpetrated by Iranian security forces on July 19.

— Kaja KallasEU's foreign policy chief, in a statement

France reported that the two diplomats experienced an "extremely serious act of intimidation." According to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, they were detained for several hours without justification, interrogated, and one was physically abused before returning to the embassy.

Such acts constitute a blatant violation of the Vienna Conventions and jeopardise the very conduct of diplomatic relations.

— Kaja KallasEU's foreign policy chief, in a statement

In response, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the French ambassador. A ministry spokesman asserted that the diplomats had "interfered in Iran's internal affairs under the pretext of engaging with civil society." The incident highlights ongoing tensions and differing interpretations of diplomatic conduct between Iran and European nations.

an extremely serious act of intimidation

— Jean-Noel BarrotFrench Foreign Minister, describing the incident
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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