The French foreign ministry officially summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday to formally protest what it described as a 'disinformation campaign' orchestrated by Iranian authorities concerning recent student protests in France. This diplomatic action followed a reciprocal move by Tehran, which had summoned the French ambassador just one day prior to express concerns regarding the French government's handling of its own protesters.

In a separate development regarding the domestic unrest, the French government announced on Wednesday that it is suspending the use of stun grenades as a crowd-control measure. This policy shift comes in the wake of a violent incident in which a 15-year-old boy suffered the loss of his hand during a clash with riot police. The suspension of these devices marks a significant change in how French authorities are managing the ongoing student demonstrations that have been roiling the country. While the government has not explicitly linked the diplomatic tension with Iran to the domestic policy change, both events highlight the increasing scrutiny surrounding the state's response to civil unrest.