Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denounced the conduct of two French diplomats in Tehran as "unacceptable," calling on Paris to prevent any recurrence of actions inconsistent with diplomatic norms.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi raised the issue during a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday, as they discussed the latest bilateral, regional, and international developments. Araghchi protested the "unconventional" conduct of the two French diplomats, arguing that their actions are incompatible with accepted diplomatic standards.

He emphasized the importance of compliance with the laws and regulations of the host country, as well as adherence to internationally recognized diplomatic principles. This compliance, Araghchi asserted, is essential for the continued operation of foreign diplomatic missions in Iran. The Iranian foreign minister further urged the French government to take necessary measures to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.

The diplomatic exchange follows statements issued Monday by the French foreign minister, who alleged that the two French diplomats in Tehran had been detained and mistreated. Barrot claimed the diplomats had been responsible for promoting cultural exchanges with the Iranian public and academic community. In response to the incident, France's Foreign Ministry also summoned Iran's charg© d'affaires in Paris on Tuesday.

During the conversation, Araghchi addressed broader regional tensions, pointing out that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of the United States' failure to uphold its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. He attributed the undermining of diplomacy and regional stability to the U.S. actions and emphasized that responsibility for the consequences of the situation rests with the party that had departed from its commitments and pursued unilateral policies.