France to expel two Iranian officials in diplomatic row

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France plans to expel two Iranian officials amid a diplomatic dispute. Paris says it is retaliating after accusing Iran’s regime of “outrageously and deliberately” attacking French diplomats in Tehran.

WHO: France

WHAT: France plans to expel two Iranian officials in retaliation over an alleged attack on French diplomats in Tehran.

WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Paris, France

WHY: France is retaliating after accusing Iran’s regime of having “outrageously and deliberately attacked” French diplomats in Tehran.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

France expels two Iranian diplomats over embassy assault · Aug 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
France to expel two Iranian diplomats over Tehran arrests · Aug 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET

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