France summons Iranian ambassador over hostages

11/1/2025 6:28

France summoned Iran’s ambassador on Friday to protest over the case of three of its citizens whose detention conditions the foreign ministry said

were akin to torture.



The ministry described the French nationals as "hostages of the state of the Islamic republic of Iran".



"Their situation is unbearable, with undignified detention conditions that, for some, constitute torture under international law," it said, reiterating that French nationals are advised not to travel to Iran.



Officials in France have hardened their tone towards Iran in recent weeks over issues like Tehran's nuclear programme, regional activities and the detention of European citizens. They say that conditions for progress on talks with Iran on bilateral or multilateral issues will be dependent on the release of the

hostages.