Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests

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Iran summoned French ambassador Pierre Cochard on Tuesday over Paris's alleged "violent treatment" and human rights violations against protesters demanding better school conditions. This diplomatic action escalates existing tensions between Iran and France, which have seen mutual diplomat expulsions in recent months.

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Iran summoned French ambassador to Tehran Pierre Cochard on Tuesday over Paris's treatment of protesters demanding better conditions in schools, state media reported, with French police having clashed for days with demonstrators. Iran accused France of "violent treatment" of the protesters and "extensive and flagrant human rights violations" during the demonstrations, which began late last month and have been accompanied by unrest.

Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests

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