Iran Calls French Diplomat Expulsion 'Illegal'
Summary
Iran has called France’s decision to expel two Iranian diplomats illegal after Paris moved in response to sanctions on two French diplomats. The dispute has escalated over alleged violations of diplomatic immunity and interference in internal affairs.
Key Points
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry described France’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats as illegal and harmful to bilateral relations.
- France said it was responding to the detention and treatment of two French diplomats in Tehran.
- Iran said the French diplomats were detained for interfering in its internal affairs and would not be allowed to return.
- The clash centers on alleged violations of diplomatic immunity and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
