Iran says 'biased' French stance threatens Middle East stability
Iran says 'biased' French stance threatens Middle East stability 11/18/2017 12:37:51 PM facebook Google+ ► Print Frances Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attends a joint news conference with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in Riyadh ANKARA (Reuters) NOVEMBER 17, 2017 - Iran accused France on Friday of fueling tension in the Middle East by taking a “biased” stance on Tehran’s regional policy, and President Emmanuel Macron said Tehran misunderstood its “balanced” position. “It seems that France has a biased view toward the ongoing crises and humanitarian catastrophes in the Middle East,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying by state TV. “This view fuels regional conflicts, whether intentionally or unintentionally.” French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday France was worried about Iran’s involvement in the Middle East crisis and its disputed ballistic missile program. “Iran’s role an...