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Iranian Spokesman Criticizes France s Nuclear Double Standards

PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2026, 2:43 PM ET

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Iranian Spokesman Criticizes France s Nuclear Double Standards

On October tenth, two thousand and twenty‑six, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei publicly condemned France’s contradictory stance on nuclear weapons, labeling it a double standard. He argued that Paris demands Iran never acquire nuclear arms while simultaneously upholding its own nuclear deterrent. Baqaei’s remarks followed President Emmanuel Macron’s recent statements urging Iran to maintain a non‑nuclear posture. The spokesperson emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and complies with international law. His comments reflect growing tensions between Tehran and Paris over nuclear policy and regional security dynamics.

By Nathan B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 9 2026 Baqaei responded to Macron’s statements on nuclear deterrence.
On October 10 2026 Baqaei publicly condemned France’s contradictory nuclear stance.
On October 10 2026 French president urged Iran to remain non‑nuclear.

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Immediate US impact: US diplomatic channels reassess Iran‑France relations
Possible long-term US impact: Potential shift in Middle East nuclear negotiations
Most affected groups: Iranian diplomats, French policymakers, regional security analysts
Reader priority: Understand diplomatic tensions and nuclear policy implications

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