Politics● ElevatedAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 8:03 AM
Iran detains two artists who met with French diplomats
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
The two Iranian artists, Aria Kasaei and Elly Naghilou were arrested while meeting with French diplomats to discuss a cultural project on July 19. The case and treatment of the diplomats has sparked tensions between Tehran and Paris.
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