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Masked rioters attack highway, clash with police in France

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Dozens of masked assailants wielding metal bars, mortars and molotov cocktails attacked cars on a highway and clashed with police early on Saturday in the city of Limoges in central France, officials said.

2025 VNL week 3: Iran beaten by France

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran lost to 2024 Olympic Games champion France in straight sets (26-24, 25-16, 26-24) in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 Saturday night.

French lawmaker found dead in his home

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – French member of parliament Olivier Marleix was found dead in his home on Monday.

Pakistan stood firmly with Iran during war with Israel

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Defense Minister reiterated Islamabad’s unwavering support for Iran during the recent war with the Israeli regime.

Iran monitoring any Israeli movements in neighboring states

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Tehran says it is closely monitoring any Israeli movement to abuse the soil of the neighboring countries for a renewed act of aggression against Iran.

What happened in first round of Iran-E3 talks?

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran and the European troika (UK, Germany, France) foreign ministers held a key meeting in Genevra on Friday evening. Here is what happened.

Iran will firmly resist Israel’s illegal aggression: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Ambassador to France Mohammad Aminnejad says the Iranian nation will resolutely defend its homeland and resist the illegal aggression of the Israeli regime.

Iraq receives 1st batch of French Caracal multi-role copters

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – As part of the government’s agenda to develop the capabilities of the country’s armed forces, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense received on Tuesday the first batch of French Caracal multi-role helicopters.

Under US pressure, UK, France drop to recognize Palestine

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – France and the United Kingdom are reportedly retreating from earlier plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming international summit in New York.

US envoy reacts to French plan for Palestinian state

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – In response to French President Macron's moves to create a Palestinian state despite Hamas remaining in power, US Ambassador suggests France set aside part of its own territory for that purpose.

Clashes in Paris as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn on Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League final.

Elon Musk black eyed; How did that happen?

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – After 130 days spent fighting the federal government, Elon Musk turned up with a black eye at the White House on Friday for his last day as a “special government employee.”

France has no moral authority to give Iran lectures

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that France has no moral authority to lecture Iranians.

Cannes hit by power outage on final day of film festival

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Cannes and surrounding areas in the south of France were hit by a power cut on Saturday which briefly paused morning screenings on the final day of the city's annual film festival.

Blackout hits France's Alpes-Maritimes region

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Media sources have reported a major power outage in France's Alpes-Maritimes region.

French festival to host Iranian short film "Khalil"

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Seyyed Payam Hosseini, the short film "Khalil" has made its way to Plein la bobine Festival in France.

In Turkey;

Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, a media outlet has announced.

Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza policy as 'shameful'

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Israeli regime's premier Benjamin Netanyahu, for "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza.

To push for 30-day ceasefire;

UK, France, Germany, Poland leaders arrive in Kiev

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have arrived in Kyiv for a symbolic visit to Ukraine, one day after Vladimir Putin hosted a set-piece military parade on Red Square.

Araghchi to Kallas:

Iran ready for talks with E3 to resolve concerns over nukes

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready for talks with major European powers to resolve their concerns over the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iran FM spox responds to France's unfounded claim

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says the claim by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot that Iran is on the ‘cusp of developing’ a nuclear weapon is totally absurd and baseless.

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Thievy Bifouma joins Persepolis

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis football club has reportedly finalized a contract with French forward Thievy Bifouma.

4 killed, injured in school stabbing in France

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – At least one person has been killed and three others seriously injured in a knife attack at a school in the western French city of Nantes, police say.

French President Macron’s pledge on Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country could recognize an independent Palestinian state state within months.

Tel Aviv warns France against push for Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has issued a sharp warning to France, saying that its recognition of Palestine as an independent state would entail decisive unilateral steps by Tel Aviv.