Iran lashes out at French magazine over derogatory caricatures
The Iranian embassy in France has censured the derogatory caricatures by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
French Carmakers Have to Pay Damages Over Leaving Iran
Spokesman of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade says as long as French carmakers do not pay damages for leaving Iran market due to sanctions, they will be unable to re-enter Iran’s market.
France in political limbo after Macron suffers setback
French President Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with opposition party leaders in a desperate attempt to form a parliamentary majority after losing control of the National Assembly and the power he enjoyed during his first term to implement his own policies so easily.
Iran, France confer on environment, SDSs
– Iranian Department of Environment Chief Ali Salajegheh in a meeting with French Ambassador to Tehran Philippe Thiebaud emphasized the need for international cooperation on sand and dust storms (SDSs) control.
Russia must not be “humiliated”, says France
French President Emmanuel Macron says it is vital that Russia is not humiliated so that a diplomatic solution can be found when the fighting in Ukraine comes to an end.
Macron secures second term in a divided French nation
Current President Emmanuel Macron has defeated Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s elections but faces an uphill task to unite a much more polarized nation than when he first took the helm in 2017
France on edge for two weeks over country’s future
Incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen have qualified for what looks likely to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on April 24.
France takes on role of bad cop
As Iran and the West gear up for a consequential round of talks in Vienna, France is signaling that it’s ready to play the role of a bad cop in the Vienna negotiations.
France, UK step up war of words
France, UK step up war of words. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to rule out triggering trade dispute action next week in a bitter fishing row with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has told Johnson to “respect the rules.” Macron also went further to question Britain's "credibility.”
UK warns France over vessel detention
A British government spokesman has strongly condemned as “unjustified” threats emerging from France that Paris will take further action amid an ongoing dispute. A fishing vessel belonging to the UK was seized by France and its captain charged, while another has been issued with a fine. A UK government minister has warned France that “two can play at that game.”