Emad Baghi, a prominent Iranian human-rights defender who has been jailed in the Islamic Republic over his activities, has called on French President Francois Hollande not to undermine nuclear negotiations in Geneva aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program. In an open letter issued by the website “Iranwire,” […]
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Solidarity in France with the political prisoners in Iran
On Saturday May 4, in France, a group of Iranian human rights supporters of the International Organization to Preserve Human Rights in Iran expressed their solidarity with all the political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Iran. They played daf together and demanded the unconditional and immediate release of Nasrin Sotoudeh and the […]
Two airlines suspend Iran flights as economy weakens
Two European airlines said on Saturday they were halting services to Iran, a sign of the crumbling purchasing power of Iranians as their economy buckles under the weight of Western sanctions.
Britain, France, Germany call for new Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have officially called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats said.
“A Separation” wins France’s Cesar Award
Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation has won the Cesar Award for Best Foreign Film as selected by members of France’s Académie des arts et techniques du cinema.
Iran Halts Oil Sales to France, Britain
Iran says it has stopped selling crude oil to France and Britain, a move seen as retaliation for a phased European Union ban on Iranian oil that has yet to take effect.
France wants to ratchet up sanctions on Iran
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe says he has no doubt that Iran is developing nuclear weapons; therefore, France will support imposing further severe sanctions against Iran.
France recalls ambassador from Iran, pushes tougher sanctions
Reuters – France is recalling its ambassador from Iran for consultations a day after protesters stormed the British embassy in Tehran, and will push for tougher sanctions at an EU foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday.