French police have detained between 2,000 and 3,000 people, mostly minors, since late September during protests over overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 2,000 detentions, while at least 170 students were injured by tear gas and batons. Amnesty International stated that children are being beaten rather than protected, while Tehran has used the unrest to challenge claims that 52,000 protesters died in Iran, contrasting that figure with 7,007 deaths documented by HRANA.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Summons French Envoy After 3,000 Student Arrests
Geopolitics14 days ago
The Foreign Ministry in Tehran hosted a formal reprimand of the Paris diplomatic mission on Oct. 6 concerning the handling of public disorder. Iranian officials accused France of human rights violations, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei describing the use of force against a nationwide student movement as "completely unjustifiable." Baghaei noted a double standard, citing France's history of condemning the way Tehran manages its own internal security.
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