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Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service during Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A suspected cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline Monday, blocking and delaying package deliveries and online payments at the height of the busy Christmas season.

IAEA's Grossi says;

Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran’s nuclear issue remain ongoing.

Iran's Araghchi to visit France for talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit France in the coming days in order to hold bilateral talks.

Russia blames West for current impasse in Iran’s nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia has sharply criticized the United States and European powers over their approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying Washington and the E3 are directly responsible for the deadlock now surrounding the issue.

Parts of Paris hit by power blackout: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Parts of Paris were hit by a power blackout on Thursday morning, electricity grid operator Enedis said on its website.

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the Elysee Palace has confirmed.

Iran warns against US, Europe moves at IAEA BoG

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the country reserves the right to respond to any “illegal or unjustified” actions by the United States and European troika.

Media outlet discloses European draft resolution against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A media outlet says it has obtained the draft resolution that the European troika plans to present at the upcoming IAEA Board meeting.

Iran warns;

Approval of anti-Iran resolution to affect Tehran-IAEA Coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission in Vienna warned that passing an anti-Iran resolution at next week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting would be a “major mistake” and a new attempt by Western states to politicize the agency.

Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, nine injured

A driver rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on France's Oleron island off its Atlantic coast on Wednesday, injuring at least nine people.

Iran grants conditional release to two French nationals

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that two French nationals imprisoned on security-related charges have been released on bail pending further judicial proceedings.

Macron’s approval rating drops to historic low

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron is now France’s least-popular president in the past 50 years, according to a new poll published Thursday.

US expert says;

Macron plan to send troops to Ukraine political suicide

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to send troops to Ukraine could mark the end of his political career, a US political commentator says.

Iran UN envoy:

UN Security Council must not be exploited or manipulated

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that the UN Charter is facing a serious test due to acts of aggression and the political misuse of its mechanisms.

Mahdieh Esfandiari released on parole by France: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Wednesday night the conditional release of Ms. Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen imprisoned in France.

Sarkozy enters Paris jail for start of five-year sentence

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Convicted of criminal conspiracy over a scheme to obtain Libyan financing for his 2007 presidential campaign, the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a prison in Paris.

Ex-French leader to serve jail term in solitary confinement

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France from 2007-2012, who was sentenced to five years in prison over his campaign funding sources, will serve his prison term in solitary confinement at the La Sante jail.

Foreign Ministry:

Iran nuclear file should exit UNSC agenda after JCPOA expired

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says that after the official expiration of the UNSC resolution 2231, the country's nuclear file should exit the Security Council agenda.

Tehran condemns Israel’s violations of Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, describing them as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

France opposes EU plan to seize Russian assets

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – France opposes the EU plan to seize Russian assets, the French Ambassador to Moscow says.

PM Lecornu forms France’s new government

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has formed the country’s new government.

Araghchi explains current stance on nuclear issue, Coop. with IAEA

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave a detailed explanation regarding Tehran's stance on the current level of relations with the West, the nuclear issue and negotiations surrounding it, and cooperation with the IAEA.

European troika says will hold talks with Iran, US

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany announced plans to engage in negotiations with both Iran and the United States in an effort to reach an agreement aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.

France gripped by turmoil as another government collapses

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – France is facing further political chaos after the country's latest prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after just 26 days in the role.

French PM Lecornu reportedly resigns

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV reported on Monday citing unidentified government sources.

2 killed, 5 injured in shooting in southeastern France

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting on Friday in Nice, a French city in the southeastern Alpes-Maritimes department.

Russia-linked oil tanker stopped by France resumes voyage

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – A tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" detained by the French navy has resumed its journey towards the Suez Canal, data from maritime websites Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder showed Friday.

Diplomacy with Iran will continue, E3 claims

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Germany, France and Britain claim thay will "continue to pursue diplomatic channels and negotiations" despite the activation of the snapback mechanism against Iran.