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US, Israel root cause of instability in region: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the United States and Israeli regime are the root cause of instability and insecurity in the region, stressing that Iran will not hesitate to confront aggressors. 

French ships not to join any offensive op. against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The French Ministry of Defense has said that its vessels will not participate in any offensive operations against Iran. 

Pezeshkian warns France on backing anti-Iran aggressors 

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned against any action by France in support of aggressors against Iran, emphasizing such moves would be considered participating in the ongoing conflict.

Araghchi, Barrot discuss US-Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

France sentences Iranian woman to a year in prison

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A French court sentenced an Iranian woman on Thursday to one year in prison on charges of posting pro-Palestinian posts on social media,

France summons US ambassador over interference

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday he would ⁠summon the US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, over comments made about the death of a French far-right activist earlier this month.

Left-wing La France evacuates national HQ over bomb threat

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – France’s left-wing political party La France Insoumise (LFI) evacuated its national headquarters on Wednesday following a bomb threat.

EU blacklisting IRGC not to go ahead as France opposes

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities this week, but is not expected to blacklist the IRGC due to opposition from France, officials said Tuesday.

German minister says Trump's tariffs mean crossing line

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his French counterpart, the German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warned that "Europe is ready to respond to US President Donald Trump's threat of imposing tariffs.

Muscat, Paris push for diplomacy on Iran nuclear file

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – In a key diplomatic call, the foreign ministers of Oman and France explored ways to revive the stalled Iran nuclear negotiations.

France has real opportunity to leave NATO: newspaper

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The initiative by Clemence Goethe, Deputy Chairman of the French National Assembly , calling for the country to leave NATO could become reality amid disagreements within the alliance, a newspaper has said.

Top Iranian, French diplomats discuss recent riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart called for condemning the interventionist acts by foreigners in internal affairs of Iran.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

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.