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Iran, France presidents discuss nuclear deal, Syria's Ghouta by phone

Mar 04, 2018 16:03

President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, have discussed the latest developments regarding Iran's nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries and the current situation in Syria's Eastern Ghouta.
Iran defies France's alleged concerns about missile program

Mar 04, 2018 14:07

The Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the French officials' alleged concerns about the country's missile program and regional influence, stressing that Tehran will continue its defense policies independently.
Iran's defense program none of France's concern: Velayati

Mar 03, 2018 16:50

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic's defense program is no concern of other countries, following the meddlesome stance adopted by France on Iran's military and missile power.
Gunmen attack army headquarters, French embassy in Burkina Faso

Mar 02, 2018 14:08

Nearly 30 people, including civilians and soldiers, have been killed when gunmen launched a coordinated attack in Burkina Faso's capital, targeting the army headquarters and the French embassy.
France-Iran oil trade tops $2 billion in 2017: Envoy

Feb 28, 2018 03:14

Oil trade between Iran and France surpassed $2 billion in 2017, French Ambassador to Tehran Francois Senemaud said Tuesday, hoping bilateral business will continue as normal.
France says Turkey must observe Syria ceasefire in Afrin

Feb 26, 2018 12:40

French President Emmanuel Macron says Turkey must observe a United Nations Security Council resolution on a month-long ceasefire in Syria including its northwestern region of Afrin where Ankara is waging an offensive against the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG).
Russia, France, Germany leaders urge 'information exchange' on Syria

Feb 25, 2018 12:27

The Russian, French and German leaders have agreed to speed up their "exchange of information" on Syria, the Kremlin says.
France to set up 1,500 jail places for radicalized inmates

Feb 24, 2018 05:06

France says it has plans to set up 1,500 isolated jail places for radicalized inmates as the European country hardest hit by Takfiri terror attacks prepares for the return of its nationals from the Middle East, where they were fighting alongside Daesh terrorists.
France not eligible to play role in Syria's peace process: Damascus

Feb 23, 2018 03:57

The Damascus government says France is not eligible for a role in Syria’s political process as long as it supports terrorism, has Syrians' blood on its hands, and shows hostility towards the conflict-ridden Arab country.
French police evict protesters at nuclear waste site

Feb 22, 2018 16:39

French police have launched an early-morning surprise operation to evacuate opponents of a nuclear waste burial site in the country’s east.