France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave ‘as soon as possible’

France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave ‘as soon as possible’
France on Friday urged its nationals visiting Iran to leave immediately, after Tehran accused Israel of killing a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas on its soil, sparking regional tensions. (AFP/File)
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Updated 02 August 2024

France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave ‘as soon as possible’

France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave ‘as soon as possible’
  • Visiting French nationals still in Iran are invited to leave as soon as possible

PARIS: France on Friday urged its nationals visiting Iran to leave immediately, after Tehran accused Israel of killing a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas on its soil, sparking regional tensions.
“Due to the increased risk of a military escalation in the region, visiting French nationals still in Iran are invited to leave as soon as possible,” the foreign ministry said.