News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Iran (31 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-31-jan-2024?xtor=RSS-1 Stéphane Séjourné, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting on 31 January with the families of our four compatriots who have been arbitrarily held in Iran for months on end. He assured them that he stands alongside them in this terrible ordeal, as do all the State's services, on President Macron's instructions. As the Minister said to his Iranian counterpart during their meeting in New York on 23 January, France is working flat out to secure our compatriots' (…) 2024-01-31 18:02:08 55781_277524 Iran – Launch of the Soraya satellite – Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom (26 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-launch-of-the-soraya-satellite-statement-by-the-spokespersons-of-the?xtor=RSS-1 On 20 January, Iran announced the launch of the Soraya satellite using the Ghaem-100 Space Launch Vehicle (SLV). We condemn this launch, as this SLV uses technology essential for the development of a long-range ballistic missile system. Iran continues to develop its missile programme despite repeated international calls to halt it, and after years of disregarding UN restrictions. Launches such as these allow Iran to test technology that could be used to further develop its ballistic (…) 2024-01-29 15:10:18 55781_277481 Iran – France condemns execution of another demonstrator (23 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-france-condemns-execution-of-another-demonstrator-23-jan-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France utterly condemns today's execution of Mohammad Ghobadlou, sentenced to death following his participation in demonstrations in Iran. France reiterates its steadfast opposition to the death penalty, everywhere and in all circumstances, and its commitment to the universal abolition of this unjust and inhumane punishment. This execution adds to the many other serious and unacceptable violations of fundamental rights and freedoms committed by the Iranian authorities. France has denounced (…) 2024-01-24 12:00:56 55781_277422 Iran - Terrorist attack in Kerman (3 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-terrorist-attack-in-kerman-3-jan-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated today in Kerman, Iran, which has already killed more than 100 people and injured very many others. 2024-01-04 11:17:54 55781_277127 Statement by the spokespersons of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States on the latest Iranian nuclear steps reported by the IAEA (28.12.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/statement-by-the-spokespersons-of-france-germany-the-united-kingdom-and-the?xtor=RSS-1 The 26 December 2023 report by the IAEA highlights that Iran has increased its rate of production of uranium enriched up to 60% at Natanz and Fordow to levels observed between January and June 2023. These findings represent a backwards step by Iran and will result in Iran tripling its monthly production rate of uranium enriched up to 60%. We condemn this action, which adds to the unabated escalation of Iran's nuclear programme. The production of high-enriched uranium by Iran has no (…) 2023-12-28 19:43:44 55781_277037 Iran - Q&A (15.12.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-q-a-15-12-23?xtor=RSS-1 What is the status of the visa application submitted by Mohammed Zubair Yusufi and his family? The visa applications submitted by Mohammed Zubair Yusufi and his family in Tehran, to which they traveled at their own initiative, were processed according to the rules and were rejected for security reasons. On June 26, the family had an appointment with the French Embassy in Tehran, where they were informed that their visa was rejected. The French administrative judge upheld the merits of this (…) 2023-12-15 18:14:12 55781_276874 Iran – Iranian Fattah-2 missile announcement (30.11.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-iranian-fattah-2-missile-announcement-30-11-23?xtor=RSS-1 The E3 – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – condemn the unveiling of a further new ballistic missile variant by Iran on 19th November. Iran continues to develop its missile programme despite repeated international calls to halt it, and after years of disregarding UN restrictions. Iran's continued development of its ballistic missile programme follows continued nuclear escalation, beyond all credible civilian justification, and previously conducted research on nuclear weapons delivery. (…) 2023-11-30 15:49:26 55781_276583 Iran – Meeting between Mme Catherine Colonna and her Iranian counterpart (16 Nov. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-meeting-between-mme-catherine-colonna-and-her-iranian-counterpart-16-nov?xtor=RSS-1 Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting in Geneva with her Iranian counterpart, Mr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today, Thursday 16 November 2023. The Minister recalled the need for everyone to condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel and its population. There could be no ambiguity on this point. The acts of terror perpetrated against civilians were unjustifiable and unacceptable. She reiterated France's (…) 2023-11-16 17:53:40 55781_276373 Iran – Sentencing of Louis Arnaud (Nov. 8, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-sentencing-of-louis-arnaud-nov-8-2023?xtor=RSS-1 We were deeply concerned to learn that Louis Arnaud was sentenced to five years in prison. This sentence, which cannot be justified and which was pronounced without giving Mr. Arnaud access to a lawyer, is unacceptable. Louis Arnaud was arrested on September 28, 2022, while in Iran as a tourist. He has been held at Tehran's Evin Prison for more than a year. We call for his immediate release, and for the release of all French nationals who are being arbitrarily detained in (…) 2023-11-10 00:10:39 55781_276283 Iran – Death of Armita Geravand (31 Oct. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/iran/news/article/iran-death-of-armita-geravand-31-oct-2023?xtor=RSS-1 We were utterly shocked to learn of Armita Geravand's death in Iran, which was announced on Saturday 28 October. The disturbing circumstances of her death must be the subject of a transparent investigation as soon as possible. France voices its deep concern following the arrest of the Iranian lawyer and human rights campaigner, Ms Nasrin Sotoudeh, at Armita Geravand's funeral. The European Parliament Sakharov Prize laureate (2012) and winner of the Franco-German Human Rights and the Rule of (…) 2023-10-31 18:32:21 55781_276158