France has strongly protested after Iranian security forces briefly detained two employees from the French embassy in Tehran.
_x000D_French officials say the incident lasted several hours before authorities released both diplomats.
_x000D_The case has increased diplomatic tensions between Paris and Tehran.
_x000D_ _x000D_France Embassy Staff Detained in Tehran
_x000D_French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the detention on Monday.
_x000D_He described the incident as unacceptable and said it violated international diplomatic protections.
_x000D_Barrot immediately contacted his Iranian counterpart to demand an explanation.
_x000D_He also stressed that embassy employees must carry out their duties without interference.
_x000D_ _x000D_France Demands Immediate Answers
_x000D_The French government expects Iran to explain why security officers stopped and detained the embassy workers.
_x000D_Barrot warned that France considers the matter extremely serious.
_x000D_He added that Paris would continue pursuing diplomatic action until Iranian officials provide clear answers.
_x000D_Furthermore, France believes diplomatic immunity protects embassy staff under international agreements.
_x000D_ _x000D_Diplomatic Tensions Continue
_x000D_Relations between France and Iran have remained difficult in recent years.
_x000D_The two countries continue to disagree on regional security, nuclear issues and wider Middle East policies.
_x000D_Now, this latest incident has created another source of tension.
_x000D_French officials insist every diplomatic mission must operate safely regardless of political disagreements.
_x000D_ _x000D_Iran Has Not Issued a Public Statement
_x000D_Iranian authorities have not publicly explained the reported detention.
_x000D_Officials in Tehran have also not confirmed why security personnel questioned the embassy employees.
_x000D_As a result, uncertainty continues over the circumstances surrounding the incident.
_x000D_ _x000D_International Law Protects Diplomats
_x000D_The Vienna Convention protects diplomats and embassy staff while they perform official duties abroad.
_x000D_Countries that sign the agreement must respect diplomatic immunity and ensure the safety of foreign missions.
_x000D_France argues the reported detention conflicts with those international obligations.
_x000D_Meanwhile, diplomats expect further discussions between Paris and Tehran in the coming days.
_x000D_The incident is likely to remain a key issue as both governments continue diplomatic contacts.
