French Foreign Ministry

France has withdrawn its diplomats from Burkina Faso following the latter's decision to break diplomatic ties. France also demanded Burkinabese diplomatic staff leave the country by July 6.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional developments during a phone call. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's sole responsibility for the task.

France arrested 20 individuals after banning a rally against political executions in Iran. The protest in Paris proceeded despite the ban, which the French foreign ministry stated was not linked to a call between the French foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart.

Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right figure, has been banned from French territory by the French Foreign Ministry. The decision highlights tensions between France and Israel over political figures linked to extremist ideologies.

France is engaging with China to encourage Beijing to leverage its relationship with Russia and pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. French officials note that Russia's international isolation since the invasion has made its relationship with China increasingly unbalanced, potentially giving China greater influence over Russian decisions.