France Weighs Tehran Embassy Staff Cuts After 2 Diplomats Were Detained and Allegedly Abused
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Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Jul 21
France Weighs Tehran Embassy Staff Cuts After 2 Diplomats Were Detained and Allegedly Abused
3 articles · Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Jul 21
Summary
France is reviewing whether to reduce staffing at its embassy in Tehran after two French diplomats were detained, interrogated and allegedly abused by Iranian security forces.
The staffing review follows the diplomats' treatment in Tehran, turning a security incident into a potential downgrade of France's diplomatic presence in Iran.
Iran International reported the deliberations on Tuesday, indicating Paris is reassessing the safety of its personnel as tensions over the incident deepen.