Two French diplomats subjected to ‘extremely serious act of intimidation’ in Iran, FM Barrot says
Summary
Two French diplomats were held and questioned by Iranian security services for several hours and one was physically harmed. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the incident a serious violation of diplomatic rules and warned Iran that there would be consequences.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Iran on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Two French embassy officials were detained and interrogated by Iranian security.
- One diplomat suffered physical abuse during the detention.
- Both diplomats work on programs supporting Iranian civil society, including artists and scientists.
- The diplomats were released and are safe, expected to return to France soon.
- France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the action as a breach of diplomatic immunity.
- Barrot warned Iran’s deputy foreign minister that the event is serious and unacceptable.
- France has said it will not lift European sanctions on Iran until Iran stops its nuclear program and destabilizing activities in the region.
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