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A French soldier killed in Mali: Report

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – A French soldier has died during a maintenance operation in northern Mali, Defense Minister Florence Parly said on Wednesday, bringing France’s death toll since the start of operations in the region to 53.

'Gabriel' to take part in Tous Courts Short Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Directed by Youssef Kargar, the Iranian short film "Gabriel" entered Tous Courts Short Film Festival in France.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran playing constructive role in region as anchor of peace

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran, as an anchor of peace and stability in the region, will always continue to play a constructive role.

Europe 'must stop being naive', Macron says of submarine spat

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Europe needs to stop being naive when it comes to defending its interests and build its own military capacity, Emmanuel Macron said after Greece sealed a deal for French frigates worth about 3 billion euros ($3.51 billion).

Amir-Abdollahian terms meeting with French FM as constructive

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian as constructive and progressive.

French soldier killed in Mali militant clash

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – A French serviceman was killed early on Friday in a clash with an armed militant group in Mali, French officials said.

Boris Johnson mocks French outrage over submarine deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ridiculed the reaction of French President Emmanuel Macron to the recent controversial submarine deal between the US and UK on the one side, and Australia on the other side.

US meeting with European allies including France canceled

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A multilateral meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York bringing together European countries including France and the United States has been canceled due to scheduling issues.

Berlin:

US,Australia anti-France deal undermines trust between allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Paris says it's assessing all options in response to Australia's scrapping of a $40 billion submarine contract last week, while Germany says Washington and Canberra had damaged trust between allies.

‘The Cycling Wind’ goes to French film festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘The Cycling Wind’, directed by Nazanin Sobhan Sarbandi, has made it into the competition program of the 17th edition of the Festival international de Rennes Court Métrange in France.

US Navy test-launches ballistic missiles amid row with France

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The US Navy has successfully tested two Trident II D5LE submarine-launched ballistic missiles amid a growing row with France over a submarine deal with Australia on Sunday.

Macron stabbed in back by American, Australian allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Regarding the cancellation of a submarine order from Australia in favour of a trilateral security deal with the US and UK, French government has been stabbed in the back by its Australian and American longtime allies.

Plane crash in eastern France leaves three dead: Report

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – According to some media reports, three men were killed in a light aircraft crash in eastern France.

Malley to visit Moscow, Paris to discuss Iran's nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – US Special Representative for Iran’s Affairs Robert Malley will travel to Moscow and Paris to discuss with officials of both countries Iran's nuclear program and the need for a mutual return to the JCPOA.

Former France defender Adams dies after nearly 4-decade coma

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Former France and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Jean-Pierre Adams died on Monday at the age of 73 after being in a coma since 1982.

UNSC passes resolution on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – On Monday, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Afghanistan calling on the Taliban to ensure unimpeded evacuation of Afghans and foreign nationals.

UNSC to hold a meeting on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The UN Security Council(UNSC) is scheduled to convene next few hours on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Paris, London seek to establish a safe zone in Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – According to the French president, Paris and London are submitting a draft resolution to the UN to establish a safe zone in Kabul to allow humanitarian operations to continue in Afghanistan.

Demonstrations in Paris against Coronavirus health pass

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Several groups of demonstrators, including Yellow Vests, have gathered on Saturday for a new round of protests against the COVID-19 health pass in Paris.

French Lyon submit €11m bid for Iranian striker Azmoun

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – French football club Lyon has made an opening €11m bid for Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun, who is currently plying his trade at Russian Zenit St Petersburg.

Teenager killed and 2 others injured in Marseille

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – According to media reports, one teenager was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Marseille, France.

France deploys maritime patrol aircraft in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The French Navy has deployed upgraded maritime patrol aircraft in Hormuz Strait, in the Persian Gulf.

Qatari Emir's mansion in France robbed

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Thieves, one of them armed, broke into the mansion of Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani near the French Mediterranean resort of Cannes, France.

Raeisi tells Macron E3 must adhere to JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi called on the European countries and the United States to fulfill their commitments under the nuclear deal.

Tokyo Olympics:

Iran basketball falls short against France

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s national basketball team finished the campaign in the 2020 Olympics with a 79-62 loss against France on Saturday at Saitama Super Arena.

Zionist war minister to discuss Pegasus, Iran with France

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's war minister will travel to Paris on Wednesday to meet with French officials and discuss Iran, Lebanon, and the Pegasus spywar.

Cuba regards US in charge of attack on its embassy in Paris

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Cuban FM says the US was behind an attack against the Cuban embassy in France.

France claims Iran endangers compromising chance for JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – France has recently claimed that Iran has endangered the nuclear deal (JCPOA) and has criticized the delay in Iran's nuclear talks.