The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned French ambassador Pierre Cochard on Tuesday to lodge a formal protest regarding the French government's management of ongoing school-related demonstrations. According to Iranian state media, the ministry characterized the French police response to these protests as "violent" and alleged that the actions taken by authorities constitute "extensive and flagrant human rights violations."

The protests in France, which began late last month, have been marked by clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. While the Iranian government has framed these events as a matter of human rights concerns, the diplomatic move is widely viewed by analysts as a reciprocal gesture, given that France has frequently criticized Iran’s own internal handling of protests. The diplomatic tension highlights the strained relationship between the two nations, as both sides continue to trade accusations regarding domestic civil unrest and the treatment of citizens exercising their right to protest.