Macron, Putin Hold First Call in Years to Discuss Ukraine, Iran
In their first conversation since September 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ceasefire prospects in Ukraine and the Iranian nuclear issue, highlighting enduring differences yet a willingness to resume dialogue
French Citizen Olivier Grondeau Released from Iranian Detention After 17 Months
Grondeau, who was arrested in October 2022 in the city of Shiraz, had been held at Tehran’s Evin prison, known for detaining Westerners, dual nationals, and political prisoners
Air France Flight Over Iraq During Iran Missile Attack: Probe Initiated
The Iranian missile assault, which reportedly involved around 200 missiles, was launched in retaliation for the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli missile strike in Beirut
French Citizen Louis Arnaud Released After Two-Year Detention in Iran
Mr. Arnaud, a banking consultant in his 30s, was arrested in September 2022 on charges related to his alleged involvement in anti-government activities during widespread protests in Iran. He was subsequently sentenced to five years in prison in 2023
My True Ancestry researches Hasanlu lovers, Human pair skeletons found at Tappe Hasanlu
The Hasanlu Lovers are a pair of humans found at the Tappe Hasanlu archaeological site in Naqadeh in the west Azerbaijan Province of Iran.
China brokering surprise deal sending shock waves to Iran and Saudi Arabia
China broke a surprise peace deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The Representatives of the estranged Middle Eastern nations emerged from a meeting in Beijing with an agreement to reopen the embassies and other long-severed ties
EU lawmakers calling for sanctions against those responsible for Amini’s death
The EU lawmakers on Friday has denounced the death of Mahsa Amini and are calling for EU sanctions to be put in place against her murderers, but also against those involved in quelling the anti-government protests.
Canada govt bans entry of 10,000 people connected to ‘the murderous regime’ in Iran
The Canadian government has made an announcement about the sanctions against “the murderous regime” in Iran and banned 10,000 people who are connected to the regime from ever going to Canada.
France condemns Iran for airing what it called “Confessions” by arrested French couple
The state TV of Iran has aired what it referred to as “confessions” by a French couple detained five months ago, a move the Paris government condemned as “shameful, revolting and unacceptable.”