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France carried out missile strikes against ISIL in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – France carried out missile strikes last weekend in Syria, targeting ISIL sites in the country, French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, according to media.

Iran says France should clarify murder of two Iranian expats

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has called on France to provide accurate documentation regarding the case of the murder of two Iranian expatriates and clarify the motives of the assailant.

Paris' Eiffel Tower evacuated over short circuit in elevator

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was evacuated on Tuesday over security concerns following an electrical emergency, according to local media reports.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger take armies to maximum alert

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which all are members of the Sahel Alliance, decided to take their defense and security forces to the highest alert.

French troops begin withdrawal in Chad

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – France began withdrawing soldiers Friday from Chad, according to the Chadian Defense Ministry, after N'Djamena abruptly ended military cooperation with the former colonial power last month.

Iran urges France to seriously pursue murder of 2 Iranians

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Expatriates Affairs has urged the French government to seriously follow up om he case of killing of two Iranians in an armed attack in northern France.

Iran embassy pursues case of 2 nationals killed in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran Embassy in France has briefed about the deaths of two Iranians killed in an attack in Dunkirk, northwest France, emphasizing the case was followed up within framework of inherent duties of Iran's Foreign Ministry.

Five dead after shootings in northern France

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Five people have died in shootings in northern France, including near a migrant camp, and a 22-year-old man has turned himself in to police, according to French media.

Iran reacts to E3 claims on its peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the latest allegations made by three European countries about its peaceful nuclear program.

France starts military withdrawal from Chad by returning two

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – France has withdrawn two parplanes that were based in N'Djamena, two weeks after Chad declared it was ending its decades-long military cooperation with France

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France should adopt constructive approach to help intl. peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson advised French officials to adopt an independent and constructive approach that leverages France’s significant global standing to promote peace and stability.

French gov. toppled in no-confidence vote at parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT obligations

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations reiterated that the country is committed to its obligations under NPT.

Iran, E3 agreed to continue diplomatic talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) –  Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said that Iran and the E3 (UK, France, and Germany) have agreed to continue diplomatic talks.

Chad ends defense coop. agreement with France

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Chad's government said on Thursday it has ended its defense cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country.

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.