Iranian authorities close French embassy language center in Tehran

Iranian judicial authorities have closed the language center located at the French embassy in Tehran, according to the prosecutor's office. The center, known as the CLF, was sealed under a judicial order as part of legal measures against unauthorized institutions operating in the country.

The prosecutor's office stated that the center had received multiple warnings from Iranian authorities to obtain the required operating license under the country's laws and regulations, but it refused to do so. The report said the center's activities extended beyond language instruction, using its educational programs to carry out projects described as contrary to Iranian-Islamic culture and national security.

The report further alleged that the center was involved in identifying and networking individuals and facilitating the departure of talented Iranians from the country. No additional details were provided about the specific individuals or networks involved.

The closure comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and France. The French embassy in Tehran has not yet issued a public response to the sealing of the center. The Iranian judiciary's action underscores the government's stated commitment to enforcing regulations on foreign cultural and educational institutions operating within its borders.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), the center was shut down following a judicial order, and the prosecutor's office emphasized that the move was part of broader legal measures against unauthorized institutions. The report did not specify when the closure took effect or whether any arrests were made.