France has accused Iran of “bloodshed” following a statement condemning Tehran’s use of the death penalty. Iran has rejected the criticism.
The dispute triggered a war of words between senior French and Iranian diplomatic officials. Paris played a leading role in an international campaign against executions in Iran.
France Condemns Rising Executions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot sharply criticised Iran’s actions in a post on X. He accused the Iranian government of continuing executions after widespread unrest among Iranians.
The French Foreign Ministry said 26 countries and the European Union initially backed the statement. Additional countries later joined, bringing the total number of signatories to 32.
France said the international statement reflected growing concern over Iran’s use of capital punishment. The campaign has increased diplomatic pressure on Tehran over its execution policies.
Iran Accuses France Of Hypocrisy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly rejected France’s criticism. He accused Paris of applying double standards when discussing human rights and international law.
Araghchi described France’s position as “blatant hypocrisy” in a post on X. He also criticised France’s support for Israel during the Gaza conflict.
The Iranian foreign minister further accused France of aggression against Iran. He argued that France had therefore lost any claimed moral authority.
The exchange highlights growing tensions between Tehran and Paris over human rights. Both governments continue to clash over Iran’s domestic policies and regional affairs.
