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Iran seals French language centre in Tehran, accuses it of illegal activities

By Thomson Reuters Sep 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM

DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have sealed ​a French language ‌centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran following ‌a ​judicial ⁠order, the Tehran ⁠prosecutor’s office said on Sunday according to the ​semi-official Tasnim news agency.

The centre ⁠operated ⁠for years under ​the cover of ​foreign-language teaching despite repeated ‌warnings to obtain a licence, authorities said, ⁠accusing it of activities against Iranian culture ⁠and ‌national security, ⁠including identifying and ​building ‌networks as ​well as ⁠facilitating the departure of skilled Iranians from the country.

(Reporting by Dubai ​Newsroom)