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‘When the Moon Was Full’ goes to Carcassonne filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘When the Moon Was Full’, directed by Narges Abyar, has been accepted into the competition program of 2nd Carcassonne International Political Film Festival in France.

E3 repeat allegations against Iran missile program

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – France, Germany and the United Kingdom have penned a letter to the United Nations, making baseless accusations against Iran's missile program.

‘The Cycling Wind’ goes to Les Nuits Magiques filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘The Cycling Wind’, directed by Nazanin Sobhan Sarbandi, is taking part at the 29th International Animated Film Festival 'Les Nuits Magiques' in France.

By: Hanif Ghafari

NATO at zero point!

The NATO summit in London shows clearly that the North Atlantic Treaty is in a serious crisis for its survival. In recent days, Western analysts have analyzed and evaluated various aspects of the tensions and challenges among NATO members. The majority of NATO members are European countries.

Holy Defense Museum signs MoU with Iran-France Friendship Forum

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Holy Defense Museum has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran-France Friendship Forum.

Defense minister:

“Westerners are major elements behind instability, insecurity in the region”

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – “Powers from beyond the region and their profit-seeking interference are the main elements behind instability and insecurity in the region”, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Monday.

Differences in NATO enters new stage as Turkey, France engage in verbal fight

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against his French counterpart on Friday reveals yet another sign of major differences between members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

JCPOA does not let Europeans use trigger mechanism: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – “The JCPOA, under the current conditions, does not allow the European parties to use trigger mechanism against Iran, since the country can use its legitimate right to counter US unilateral and illegal violation of the nuclear deal besides European’s lack of commitments,” the spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs announced on Thursday.

France threatens Iran with activating JCPOA trigger mechanism

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – In yet another hostile move, France warned Iran on Wednesday about the possibility of activating a mechanism in the JCPOA that could pave the way for re-imposing UN sanctions on Tehran.

BY: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Paris seeking to hide support for terror in Syria through accusations

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The French government urged Iran on Wednesday to refrain from destabilizing actions in Syria.

France voices regret over US decision to end waivers for Fordow

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – France regrets the US decision to end the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, the French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

US officials' show of support for Iranian people a disgraceful lie: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif has condemned the officials of the United States for their hypocritical show of support for the Iranian people during recent protests erupted after rises of gasoline prices in Iran.

Germany, France's meddlesome reactions to riots in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Following the remarks by the US's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Berlin and Paris have called on the Iranian government to allow riots to continue.

Envoy says France keen on expanding media coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – French Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Philippe Thiébaud said that his country is interested in developing and expanding media cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Thousands protest against rising Islamophobia in France: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Thousands marched through Paris on Sunday in an anti-Islamophobia demonstration, according to a report.

Concerning JCPOA, France, European countries are playing with Iran : Velayati

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati has criticized the European signatories to the JCPOA for bringing up the issue of Iranian missile defense capabilities instead of abiding by their JCPOA obligations.

France reacts to Iran's 4th step away from JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – While Iran reiterated that its fourth step away from the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is not a violation to the deal, is reversible and will be done under the supervision of IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), France has called the country to “fully adhere to its obligations and to cooperate fully with the IAEA."

France to expel members of MKO terrorist group: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The French government has decided to no longer allow the presence of the terrorist Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) on French soil, according to a report.

France to host Festival Nouvelles Images d'Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The first edition of the Festival Nouvelles Images d'Iran will take place from 11 to 15 December 2019, in Vitré, France.

Iranian feature ‘Charcoal’ slated for screening in France

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran/France co-production ‘Charcoal’, directed by Esmail Monsef, will go on screen at movie theaters across France in the near future, according to the director.

France hails Iran’s intl. police coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – In a meeting between the Head of the Iranian Police's international department, Brigadier General Hadi Shirzad and Head of the Division of International Relations of France Jean- Jacques Colombi, the French side hailed practical and effective cooperation of Iran’s international police for implementation of international protocols.

France suspends arms export to Turkey

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – France made a decision to suspend export of arms to Turkey that can be used during Ankara’s military operation in Syria, the joint statement of foreign and defense ministries says.

French motorcyclists enter Iran through Bazargan border

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Manager of tourism development department of Maku Free Zone Office announced on Saturday that a group of French motorcycle riders arrived in Iran through Bazargan border, Maku County, West Azerbaijan Province, on Saturday.

France says Iran, US have one month to get to negotiating table

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran and the United States have one month to get to the negotiating table given the high tensions in the region, France’s foreign minister has said.

FM spox:

France interference in Iranian nationals' cases has no ‘legal basis’

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Fri. that interference of French Foreign Ministry in the case of Iranian nationals is void of any legal basis.