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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 430

France-Iran relations

In this June 6, 2018 frame grab from the Islamic Republic Iran Broadcasting, IRIB, state-run TV, three versions of domestically-built centrifuges are shown in a live TV program from Natanz, an Iranian uranium enrichment plant, in Iran. (IRIB via AP, File)
June 15, 2024, 6:00 pm
UK, France, Germany slam Iran for expanding nuclear program, ‘hollowing out’ deal
E3 states warn Iran’s new operation of advanced centrifuges, plan for thousands more, pose major proliferation risk; stress ‘especially concerning’ activity at underground facility
By Agencies
French citizen Louis Arnaud, who was imprisoned in Iran, flanked by his mother and father upon arrival at Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris, on June 13, 2024. (LCI/POOL/AFP)
June 13, 2024, 12:22 pm
French citizen Louis Arnaud arrives in Paris after release from Iranian prison
Arnaud was held on national security charges after coming to Iran as tourist in 2022; France’s FM says diplomats working to free several others imprisoned by Tehran
By AFP
French police officers take part in a security perimeter near the consulate of Iran in Paris on April 19, 2024. (Miguel Medina/AFP)
April 19, 2024, 9:22 pm
French police detain man claiming to wear explosive vest at Iran consulate in Paris
Iranian man allegedly wears vest containing three fake grenades; was previously convicted for setting fire to tires in front of embassy entrance in 2023
By Julia Pavesi
Israeli air defense systems intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, April 14, 2024. (AP/Tomer Neuberg)
April 15, 2024, 12:58 am
Jordan, France, UK summon Iranian envoys over conduct surrounding Israel strike
Countries took part alongside Israel and US in successful interceptions overnight of drones and missiles launched by the Islamic Republic toward Israeli airspace
By Reuters, AFP and ToI Staff
Iranian demonstrators flash the victory sign as they hold an Iranian flag and a model of a bullet during an anti-Israeli gathering at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
April 14, 2024, 3:19 pm
Iran chides UK, French, German envoys for ‘irresponsible stance’ to strikes on Israel
As Iran’s foreign ministry lambasts European countries for ‘double standards,’ Russia backs Tehran’s claim of self-defense, expresses ‘extreme concern’ over ‘dangerous escalation’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Louis Arnaud, 35, who was arrested on September 28, 2022, as he was visiting Iran. He was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2023 on national security charges. (Handout/FAMILY HANDOUT/AFP)
November 8, 2023, 6:15 pm
Iran jails French tourist for 5 years on national security charges; appeal filed
Paris calls verdict for Louis Arnaud ‘unacceptable,’ calls for release of all its nationals; family describes him as ‘passionate traveler,’ says he steered clear of Iran’s politics
By AFP
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian listens to a question in a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran, Iran, July 31, 2023. (Vahid Salemi/AP)
September 1, 2023, 8:45 pm
Iran’s FM rebuffs Macron remarks over Tehran’s ‘interference’ in Lebanon
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says French leader should ‘focus on the situation inside France’ instead of criticizing his country
By Agencies
Police officers face protesters on Concorde square during a protest in Paris, France, June 30, 2023. (Lewis Joly/AP)
July 2, 2023, 1:08 pm
Iran calls on France to ‘to end violent treatment’ of protesters
Foreign Ministry spokesman warns Iranian citizens to not make unnecessary trips to France due to ‘unpredictable situation’
By AFP and ToI Staff
File: In this photo taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran, Iranians protests the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the morality police while in custody, in Tehran, October 27, 2022. (Middle East Images/AP)
June 19, 2023, 10:22 pm
Iran accuses 20 countries, including Israel, of fomenting Mahsa Amini protests
Intelligence officer claims Emirati and Israeli officials held meetings in unnamed Arab country to back demonstrations
By AFP
This combination of file pictures shows French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. (AP)
June 10, 2023, 11:45 pm
Macron urges Iran to immediately stop backing Russia in Ukraine
In call with counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, French president underlines ‘security and humanitarian consequences’ of drone deliveries to Russia
By Agencies
A woman holds a photo of Benjamin Briere, a captive of Iran, during a rally in Paris, France, January 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrienne Surprenant, File)
May 12, 2023, 10:35 pm
France says 2 citizens freed from Iranian prison, on way to Paris
French foreign ministry does not provide details about releases; a number of Europeans remain behind bars
By Elaine Ganley
An undated photo of Maciej Walczak as aired by Iran's Fars news agency. (Video screenshot)
January 13, 2023, 11:26 pm
Warsaw says Polish scientist held by Iran for alleged spying has been freed
Poland announces release of Maciej Walczak, as Ireland confirms that it’s working with France to spring dual national arrested amid recent protests against regime
By Agencies
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attends a press conference at Lancaster House, in London, January 5, 2023. (Kin Cheung/AP)
January 9, 2023, 8:25 pm
Germany and France summon Iran envoys over executions of protesters
German FM says Iranian ‘oppression and terrorizing’ of population will have consequences; French FM issues ‘firmest condemnation’ of death sentences
By AFP
Demonstrators burn a French flag during a protest against cartoons of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei published by French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, outside the French embassy in Iran's capital Tehran on January 8, 2023. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
January 8, 2023, 10:23 pm
Iranians protest outside French embassy over ‘insulting’ Charlie Hebdo cartoons
Caricatures of Supreme Leader Khamenei published in satirical magazine Wednesday prompted regime to warn France, close Tehran-based French Institute for Research
By AFP
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with members of the Basij paramilitary force in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 26, 2022. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP, File)
January 5, 2023, 12:58 pm
Iran closes French institute to retaliate for Khamenei cartoons
Tehran says shuttering of research institute a ‘first step’ in reaction to Charlie Hebdo caricatures published in support of protests across Iran
By AFP
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