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France and Iran Expel Diplomats Amid Deepening Bilateral Dispute

France and Iran have each declared two of the other's diplomats persona non grata, escalating a diplomatic standoff over alleged misconduct and violations of international law.

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Iran bars two French diplomats after dispute

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Iran says two French embassy employees barred

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France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days

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Iran declares two French diplomats persona non grata

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