Iran shuts language center affiliated with French embassy in Tehran
The Iranian judiciary accused the center of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions,' amid strained relations between Tehran and Paris.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
The Iranian judiciary accused the center of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions,' amid strained relations between Tehran and Paris.

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