Tehran's security services did not mistreat French diplomats, Iranian ministry official quoted
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An Iranian foreign ministry official, quoted by state media, denied that two French diplomats involved in a dispute between France and Iran were mistreated by Iranian security personnel. The statement was made on Wednesday, July 22, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. The denial addresses allegations of ill-treatment of foreign diplomats, which could affect diplomatic relations.
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Iranian official denies mistreatment of French diplomats.
An Iranian foreign ministry official stated that the diplomats were not ill-treated by Iranian security personnel.
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An Iranian foreign ministry official stated that the diplomats were not ill-treated by Iranian security personnel.
The Straits Times- Iranian official denies mistreatment of French diplomats.
- Dispute exists between France and Iran over diplomatic treatment.
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Loaded language removed<p>DUBAI, July 22 - Two French diplomats at the centre of a dispute between France and Iran were not ill-treated by Iranian security personnel, according to an Iranian foreign ministry official quoted by state media on Wednesday.</p>
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An Iranian foreign ministry official stated that the diplomats were not ill-treated by Iranian security personnel.
The Straits TimesThe two French diplomats were not mistreated by Iranian security personnel, according to the official.
The Straits TimesTwo French diplomats are at the centre of a dispute between France and Iran.
The Straits TimesThe official's statement was quoted by Iranian state media on Wednesday.
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