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Iran shuts down language center affiliated with French embassy in Tehran
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· September 20, 2026
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Key points The center was affiliated with the French embassy and has been accused of conducting illegal acts. Strained relations between Tehran and Paris have led to the shutdown of a language center.
Strained relations between Tehran and Paris have led to the shutdown of a language center. The center was affiliated with the French embassy and has been accused of conducting illegal acts. These acts allegedly violated diplomatic conventions, according to the Iranian judiciary.
The shutdown is a result of the accusations made by the Iranian judiciary. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The incident reflects the current state of relations between the two entities, which are under strain.
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Category: Local Published: September 20, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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