Iran detains two French diplomats in interference probe
Iran's intelligence ministry detained two French diplomats during a judicial operation to arrest two suspects in an investigation of foreign infiltration and interference, then handed them to the French ambassador under diplomatic police escort. Authorities say documents seized at the site show a broader covert project to identify and build networks, and that contracts bore the signature of France's former ambassador to Iran. Tehran warned that repeat conduct would prompt an appropriate response and accused France of a media campaign to deflect from violations, while Iran's foreign minister publicly rebuked France and other Western states.
Iran says seized documents reveal a covert project linked to France's former ambassador.
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Iran opened a judicial probe into alleged foreign infiltration and interference. Intelligence units encountered the diplomats during an arrest operation and seized documents. The dispute could lead to further diplomatic protest or…
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