Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
National
FRANCE 24

France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests

A police officer stands guard outside the Iranian embassy and consulate in Paris
A police officer stands guard outside the Iranian embassy and consulate in Paris on Friday, April 19, 2024. © Thomas Padilla, AP

The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.

France summoned ​Iran's ambassador on Wednesday ​over what foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux described as an ​Iranian ‌"disinformation campaign" targeting ⁠France's student ‌protest movement.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.