Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and Iran
- Top level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.
- Issued on: 21/09/2026 - 15:14 2 min Reading time According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, Tehran prosecutor's office said the closure followed a court ruling.
- "Based on the Tehran prosecutor's office, the illegal centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, which has operated for years under the guise of language instruction, was closed," the judiciary's Mizan news website said.
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- Top level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.
- Issued on: 21/09/2026 - 15:14 2 min Reading time According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, Tehran prosecutor's office said the closure followed a court ruling.
- "Based on the Tehran prosecutor's office, the illegal centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, which has operated for years under the guise of language instruction, was closed," the judiciary's Mizan news website said.
Sources: RFI