13.01.2026 00:30
France has directed non-essential personnel at its embassy in Tehran to leave the country due to increasing security concerns in Iran. According to AFP sources, diplomats have departed the country in the last two days due to protests and escalating tensions in Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron also condemned the violence against protesters in Iran.
According to a report by AFP based on diplomatic sources, non-essential personnel at the French Embassy in Tehran left Iran in the last two days due to security concerns in the country and the escalation of protests nationwide.
DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Non-essential personnel working at the French Embassy in Iran's capital, Tehran, left the country due to the current security situation in Iran. According to two diplomatic sources speaking to AFP, the departure of this personnel occurred between Sunday and Monday.
SECURITY CONCERNS GROWING
Sources indicated that security concerns were behind the departures. The spread of protests in Iran and the ongoing political tension are highlighted as factors increasing the risk assessment for diplomats. French officials have not yet made an official statement on the matter.
MACRON'S MESSAGE: "WE STAND WITH THOSE WHO DEFEND FREEDOMS"
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence against protesters seeking their rights in Iran.
He highlighted the courage of Iranian women and men sharing on social media. Macron stated:
"I condemn the state violence that blindly strikes Iranian women and men who courageously demand respect for their rights. Respect for fundamental freedoms is a universal necessity, and we stand with those who defend these freedoms."