Event Brief
France to expel two Iranian diplomats over Tehran arrests
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Summary: France says it will expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for the arrest of two French diplomats in Tehran.
WHO: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot
WHAT: Announced France will expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for the arrest of two French diplomats in Tehran.
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: France retaliated for the July 19 incident in which Iranian agents assaulted and detained two French diplomats in Tehran.
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