France summoned Iran's ambassador and will take measures after Iranian authorities closed a French language centre linked to its embassy in Tehran, according to French officials. The closure follows recent tensions between the two nations over Iran's nuclear program and diplomatic incidents.
Iran accused the French language centre of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions', citing a judicial order from the Tehran prosecutor's office. The centre, which operated under the guise of language instruction, was accused of identifying and building networks among Iran's elite while facilitating their departure.
French officials described the closure as an attack on France's cultural presence in Iran, following the assault on two embassy staff last July. The French Foreign Ministry stated it would take appropriate measures and summon Iran's ambassador in response. Relations between Tehran and Paris have been strained in recent months due to ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Iran and France are set to meet at the United Nations, where they will discuss the issue. The closure of the language centre is part of a broader pattern of tensions between the two countries, including the recent expulsion of Iranian diplomats by France in response to the arrest of two French envoys.