Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its operatives detained two French diplomats during a security operation targeting a suspected foreign influence network, catching them at what it described as a "secret meeting." The diplomats were later handed over to French Ambassador Pierre Cochard, according to Iranian officials, who claim recovered documents point to a broader campaign to destabilize the country — including some documents allegedly bearing a former French ambassador's signature, though no evidence was offered publicly.
Tehran warned that diplomatic immunity would not shield officials engaged in what it calls interventionist activity, and called on France to take responsibility for its diplomats' conduct. The incident follows a July dispute in which France accused Iranian forces of harassing and physically attacking two of its diplomats, allegations Tehran denied, saying the diplomats had simply been questioned after attending a meeting linked to national security cases.
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