# Iran calls France's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'

https://mins.news/en/item/30374

- France 24, 2026-08-24 09:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260824-iran-calls-france-s-decision-to-expel-two-iranian-diplomats-illegal

> Iran's foreign ministry said France acted illegally by expelling two Iranian diplomats. Paris took the step in retaliation after Tehran refused to let two French diplomats return to Iran.