Iran, France FMs discuss tensions after Paris summons Tehran envoy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot have discussed bilateral, regional, and international issues in a phone call, as tensions persisted following France’s summoning of Iran’s charge d’affaires over an incident involving French Embassy staff in Tehran.

Araghchi protested what he described as the “unconventional actions” of two French diplomats in Tehran, calling their conduct unacceptable, said an Iranian foreign ministry statement on Tuesday

He said compliance with the host country’s laws and internationally recognised diplomatic norms is essential for the continued operation of foreign missions and urged the French government to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

Araghchi also said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was “a direct consequence” of what he described as US violations of its commitments under the framework plan both sides accepted last month as well as of Washington’s “escalatory actions.”

‘Extremely serious’ act