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France, UK to pay for helping Ukraine strike Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – France and the United Kingdom will have to face the consequences of their decision to help Ukraine strike inside Russia, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov said.

Russian diplomat reacts to IAEA BoG anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has commented on the latest anti-Iran resolution issued by the IAEA's Board of Governors.

Iran FM slams fresh European sanction against Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign minister, in a telephone talk with his French counterpart, criticized the European countries for their unjustified and provocative decision to approve new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Hostage crisis unfolds in Paris suburb restaurant: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A tense hostage situation is unfolding in the Parisian suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, as the son of the owner of the restaurant L'Olivier has taken several staff members captive.

Macron to travel to Riyadh for state visit in early December

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron will travel to Riyadh for a state visit in early December, an aide to the president said.

Lebanese Resistance icon released after 40 years in France

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A French court has ordered the release of Lebanese Resistance combatant Georges Abdallah, who was arrested some 40 years ago.

Israeli football fans clash with France supporters

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Israeli fans clashed with France supporters during a football match in a nearly empty stadium in Paris, just days after Israeli hooligans sparked violence in Amsterdam by chanting anti-Arab slogans.

3 more European airlines cancel flights to Israel

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Three major European airlines have canceled their flights to and from occupied lands under the control of Israeli regime due to rising regional tension, Israeli regime media said on Sunday.

Paris Saint-Germain fans display pro-Palestine banners

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Paris Saint-Germain fans displayed banners Wednesday in solidarity with Palestine at a UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

4 injured in axe attack on RER E train in France

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Four people were injured, including two seriously, in an axe attack that occurred Monday morning on an RER E train at Ozoir-la-Ferriere station in the French department of Seine-et-Marne.

France reacts to Israeli attack on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Reacting to the Israeli attack on Iran early on Saturday, France urges parties to refrain from escalation without condemning Israeli aggression.

Paris in talks with NATO about inviting Ukraine immediately

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) –  Paris is in talks with NATO allies about the chance of inviting Ukraine to the bloc immediately, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on a visit to Kiev.

France says to provide Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has confirmed that Paris plans to send Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025.

Tehran warns against any new Israeli adventurism

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned against any new adventure of the Zionist regime in the region.

French far-right leader Le Pen faces court for embezzlment

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is to answer questions from judges at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds.

France to transfer up to 20 Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu officially announced on 8 October that France will deliver the Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5F fighters to Ukraine in early 2025.

France, Italy and Spain condemn targeting of UNIFIL by Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The leaders of France, Italy, and Spain condemned the recent targeting of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, by the Israeli forces and said such attacks were "unjustifiable".

One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead.

France to host Lebanon conference on Oct. 24

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – France will hold an international conference over the crisis in Lebanon on Oct. 24 that will focus on political situation there and humanitarian aid amid an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, the foreign ministry said.

Netanyahu reacts to Macron call for ‘arms embargo’ on Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – French President has called for an “arms embargo” on the Israeli regime over the latter’s ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, prompting a fiery backlash from the regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Iran to respond more severely if Israel retaliates

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister says that the Islamic Republic's retaliatory attack on Israel is now over but if the Zionists react, Tehran would come up with a more severe response.

France sending helicopter carrier to Eastern Mediterranean

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A French helicopter carrier will arrive in the eastern Mediterranean in the next five to six days, according to a French army spokesperson.

Air France cancels all flights to Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Air France is suspending flights between Paris and Tel Aviv, and between Paris and Beirut, until October 8 due to concerns over the regional security situation, says the airline.

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US, France issue joint call for 21-day cease-fire in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The United States and France late Wednesday issued a joint call for a 21-day cease-fire across the Israel-Lebanon border, during which negotiations would continue on a more comprehensive deal between Israel and Hezbollah. 

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France strongly condemns aggression on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, the French president said that Paris strongly condemns the aggression against Lebanon and has used all its efforts to exert pressure and stop this aggression.

Iran, E3 representatives discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi says that he had discussed the JCPOA revival with representatives of the European parties to the deal.

France requests emergency UNSC meeting on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – France on Monday requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to discuss Lebanon after Israel launched a major attack following nearly a year of clashes with Hezbollah.