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France, UK, Germany warn Iran against 'escalatory' acts as sanctions restored

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:08:28 +0200

France, Britain and Germany warned Iran against "escalatory action" on Sunday as deep UN sanctions on Tehran came back into force following failed last-minute nuclear talks.

Iran accuses France of 'destabilising' region

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:40:42 +0100

Iran has accused France of being a destabilising force in the region after its foreign minister threatened new sanctions against Tehran over its missile programme.

Russian food ban 'tragic' for French farmers

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:03:00 +0200

French farming unions fear that Russia’s decision to impose Europe-wide sanctions on food and agricultural products will hit France's already struggling farming industry hard.

European ministers in Kiev for key talks

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:34:00 +0100

Talks between the foreign ministers of France, Germany and Poland and the Ukrainian president will go ahead on Thursday despite security risks. France says the EU is preparing to impose sanctions on Kiev over the use of violence. Stay with us for regular updates.

Iran is not open for business, US tells France

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:13:00 +0100

A visit to Iran by a large French business delegation drew a stern warning from Washington Tuesday that most US sanctions remain in place and will be enforced even against allies.

France demands fresh EU sanctions against Iran

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:10:00 +0200

Britain, France and Germany have officially called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats said on Sunday.

Leaders urge end to Iran nuclear activities

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:47:00 +0100

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Monday called on Tehran to immediately suspend its nuclear activities after the EU slapped an embargo on Iran's oil exports as part of tough new sanctions.

Iran embargo decision by 'end of January'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:02:00 +0100

A decision on a European embargo on Iranian oil could be taken at an EU foreign ministers' meeting on January 30th in Brussels, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé said on Wednesday.