Iran-France Relations

France Looking for Mechanism to Facilitate Banking Ties with Iran

French lawmakers say Paris is seriously looking for ways to establish closer banking ties with Iran, helping the country reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Summons German Ambassador over Diplomat’s Extradition

Iran says Germany’s ambassador to Tehran has been summoned to the foreign ministry over a German court’s verdict on extradition of an Iranian diplomat to Belgium.

“Paris Encouraging French Tourists to Visit Iran”

A top French official has praised the tourism potentialities of Iran, saying that his country supports and encourages French tourists to visit the Islamic Republic.

French Artist’s Exhibition in Iran; Journey from Words to Drawings

Saless Gallery in Tehran recently hosted an exhibition of drawings by French artist Jean-Pierre Brigaudiot, entitled “A Blue as Blue as the Scarlet”.

Iran Warns against Plots Aimed at Straining Tehran-Paris Ties

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has sounded the alarm over plots aimed at straining relations between Tehran and Paris.

France to Train Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says a group of Iranian scientists will be dispatched to France to pass courses on nuclear technology as part of a deal between Tehran and Paris.

Iran Lifts Ban on Romain Gary’s “The Life Before Us”

The book La Vie devant soi (The Life Before Us) by French author Romain Gary has hit the shelves in Iran again after a 13-year ban.

Trump Faces Strong Opposition on Iran at UNSC Meeting

US President Donald Trump presided over his first UN Security Council session but faced opposition from member states on his unilateral policy, particularly on Iran issue.

Rouhani, Macron Call for Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart Emanuel Macron have called for expansion of mutual cooperation between the two countries in fight against terrorism.

Iran Urges UK’s Major Role in Reactor Modernization: Salehi

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran expects the United Kingdom to play a significant role in the reconstruction of Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor.

Iran Reminds France of Its Duty to Protect Diplomatic Buildings

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has confirmed an attack by a group of terrorists on the Iranian embassy in Paris, urging the French government to take serious measures to protect all Iranian diplomatic buildings.

Iran to Sue ATR for Failure to Deliver Passenger Planes

Iran says it will file a complaint against the Italian-French aircraft manufacturer ATR for not remaining committed to its obligations under its contract with the Islamic Republic.

Iranian, French Diplomats Discuss Syria Crisis in Paris

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, has held talks with François Sénémaud, the personal representative of the French president for Syrian affairs.

Iran Slams France’s Double Standards on Terrorism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected France's concerns over the Islamic Republic's recent missile attacks on terrorists' positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan, blasting Paris for adopting double standards on dealing with terrorism.

Iran, Europe Hold Talks on Yemen, Syria Crises in Brussels

A senior Iranian official has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria, with top European diplomats.

Iran Offers Condolences on Death of French Iranologist Lazard

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has paid homage to renowned French linguist and Iranologist Gilbert Lazard, who died on September 6, 2018, at the age of 98.

Iranian, French FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

The foreign ministers of Iran and France have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on a host of issues, a few days after the European diplomat’s call for talks on Tehran’s missile program and regional policies.

Europe Has No Choice but to Fulfill JCPOA Pledges: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says following the US’ unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the European signatories to the 2015 accord have no other way but to remain committed to their obligations under the JCPOA.

Tehran Rejects Report Paris Advised Diplomats against Visiting Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed a media report that claims the French government has asked its diplomats to refrain from taking unnecessary trips to Iran, saying he has not heard the news from any reliable source.

“EU Must Be Faster, More Transparent in Saving Iran Deal”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to take practical measures to save the 2015 accord after the US’ illegal withdrawal back in May.

Bike-Riding French Tourists Once Again in Iran after 46 Years

Dozens of French tourists have set off on a trip from Paris to Iran on motorcycles destined for the ancient city of Isfahan.

France’s Total Officially Withdraws from Iran’s South Pars Gas Project

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Zanganeh says French energy giant Total has officially left the country, ending speculations over whether it would stay to finish a gas project following the return of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

France’s Peugeot Urged to Pay Penalty for Leaving Iran

An Iranian deputy minister said French automaker Peugeot has to pay penalty for backing out of a contract it had already signed with Iran.

Persian King’s Hookah Showcased in France’s Lyon

A number of Qajar-era artefacts, including a clay hookah vase belonging to Naser al-Din Shah, were recently put on display at Lyon’s Confluence Museum.

New ATR Planes Land in Tehran on Eve of US Sanctions

Five turboprop ATR planes purchased by Iran under a 2017 agreement landed in Tehran on Sunday, on the eve of the re-imposition of the first batch of US sanctions that will most probably block further plane deliveries.

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