The European Union has condemned what it described as the “aggression” against two diplomats from the French Embassy in Tehran, allegedly by Iranian security forces, saying the incident was a violation of international diplomatic norms.
In a statement issued on behalf of the EU on Tuesday, Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc “unequivocally condemns” the incident, which she said took place on July 19.
“Such acts constitute a blatant violation of the Vienna Conventions and jeopardise the very conduct of diplomatic relations,” said Kallas.
The EU expressed solidarity with France and urged Iran to hold those responsible accountable, and to fully respect its international obligations.
The statement came after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday that two French diplomats who were “attacked” in Iran had returned to Paris following an “extremely serious” and “premeditated” incident.
Barrot said the diplomats were “brutally arrested in a private place” by Iranian security officers and detained for nearly four hours without access to communication devices or contact with the French Embassy.
