Iran International English(@IranIntl_En):France's deputy chief of mission in Tehran was intimidated by individuals claiming to be members of Iranian security forces, a diplomatic source told AFP. The source said Tuesday that the incident occurred in early October. French magazine Le Point, which first reported the case, said the diplomat was forcibly stopped on the street and subjected to aggressive questioning. France subsequently summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the incident and demand that Tehran ensure the safety of French diplomatic personnel and premises.

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2026.10.27 17:24

France's deputy chief of mission in Tehran was intimidated by individuals claiming to be members of Iranian security forces, a diplomatic source told AFP. The source said Tuesday that the incident occurred in early October. French magazine Le Point, which first reported the case, said the diplomat was forcibly stopped on the street and subjected to aggressive questioning. France subsequently summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the incident and demand that Tehran ensure the safety of French diplomatic personnel and premises.