Political
Iran Rejects French Criticism Over Cannes Award, Summons French Diplomat
TEHRAN-Iran has summoned France's chargé d'affaires in response to comments made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot regarding the Palme d'Or awarded to Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi at the Cannes Film Festival. Barrot described the film as a symbol of resistance against the Iranian regime's oppression.
weezharoz-In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani criticized France’s stance, accusing it of hypocrisy in its human rights advocacy, particularly in light of its support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The diplomatic tension underscores the broader strain in Iran-France relations, with Iran emphasizing its sovereignty and rejecting what it perceives as foreign interference in its internal affairs.
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